But it was a dramatic U-turn for Mr. Boehner, of Ohio, who had been considered no friend of marijuana advocates while in office. A Gallup poll from October revealed similar results, with 64 percent saying they supported legalization. While 69 percent of Democrats supported legalization in the Pew survey, just 43 percent of Republicans did. Mr. Altieri said Mr. Boehner could have more credibility among opponents, able to meet them where they are. “I find myself in that same position.”While marijuana advocates largely welcomed Mr. Boehner’s support, some hadn’t forgotten his history of opposition.

Source: New York Times April 11, 2018 17:37 UTC