Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson, poised to sign a bill making New Mexico the 12th state to legalize medical marijuana, said Thursday he realizes his action could become an issue in the presidential race.
"So what if it's risky? It's the right thing to do," said Richardson, one of the candidates in the crowded 2008 field. "What we're talking about is 160 people in deep pain. It only affects them."
3/17/07
Richardson steps up on Medical Marijuana
Presidential Candidate, and Gov. of New Mexico, Bill Richardson signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana. From the report (emphasis is mine):
