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		undefined1 on April 22, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Americans overwhelmingly say marijuana should be l... majority support, and democrats have control of the three branches of government. what's the hold up in getting it legalized?

paxys on April 22, 2021 [–]

1. Senate filibuster rules

2. Having zero spare votes (there is usually at least one Democrat senator, like Manchin, opposed to everything)

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