The June 5th recall elections of several Republicans could remove some major opponents of medical cannabis in Wisconsin.

Governor Scott Walker is an opponent of medical cannabis, saying “Federal law still classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 narcotic and I believe state law should reflect this as well," when asked if he supported medicinal marijuana.

Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch is a former cancer patient and still opposes medical marijuana.

Four Republican State Senators are also facing recall, including State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, who is a longtime opponent of MMJ. Most of his constituents supported a medical marijuana bill in the legislature a couple years ago, according to records.

State Senators Pam Galloway and Terry Moulton are also opposed to MMJ and are facing recall.

No matter what happens with the others, if Governor Walker remains in office there is no chance for medical marijuana to become legal in Wisconsin, as the legislature doesn’t have enough votes to override his veto.

If things go well in Wisconsin next month, it could help send a major message to politicians across the country. Medical marijuana is overwhelmingly popular is every state and nationwide. Those hoping to secure elected office should assess how out of touch they are with voters on the MMJ issue.

The Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act (JRMMA) languished in the state legislature in 2009 and 2010, and all of the officials listed above opposed it publicly, and they are being opposed in the recall elections by mostly JRMMA supporters. So medical marijuana is likely to play a key role in the minds of voters on June 5th.

The feelings of elected officials need to be brought into line with those who are voting for them. Which means many elected officials need to lose their jobs.

Source: http://www.examiner.com