Stories Related to Despite Rejecting Prop. 19, Californians Lean Toward Legalizing Marijuana, Poll Finds

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Thu, 11/04/2010 - 3:12pm

California voters rejected Prop. 19, but a post-election poll found that they still lean toward legalizing marijuana for recreational use and, if young voters had turned out as heavily on Tuesday as they do for presidential elections, the result would have been a close call.

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