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Van Wanggaard: “I think they're starting to find that out in Colorado that…”

Featuring: Van Wanggaard, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 21

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Van Wanggaard (R) for 21st Senate District

Published | Video Starts at 10:11

I will tell you that in my view, that would not be a starter for me. I think it's a gateway drug. I know it's a gateway drug and that would be counterproductive. And I think they're starting to find that out in Colorado that they're having a lot of issues with [recreational marijuana], more than what they anticipated. So I think that'll be interesting to read the next chapter. What's going on in Colorado? I would not support that here, and it comes up every session. But your position. (10:11–10:17)

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Asserts that Colorado is experiencing unexpected issues with recreational marijuana.

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