Second time's the charm for medical marijuana in Florida?
There are several constitutional amendments on the November ballot. One of them, Amendment 2 — Use of Marijuana for Debilitating Medical Conditions — is a retread from the 2014 election.
Two years ago, the slightly different version of the amendment received 58 percent of the vote, falling just short of the 60 percent needed to pass. It appeared on the ballot as Amendment 2 then, too.
What happened?
Polls showed support for the amendment exceeded the 60 percent threshold until a strong and well-financed opposition went on the attack. Billionaire casino boss Sheldon Adelson— resident of Nevada — was a major financial backer of the "No on 2" effort.
Critics relied on doomsday scenarios and scare tactics to chip away at Amendment 2's support. They enlisted the help of some of Florida's most popular politicians — the sheriffs.
They were better financed and able to create doubt....
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