Conservatives aren’t known for supporting legalization or even decriminalization of marijuana, as evidenced by former Attorney General Jeff Session’s determination to prosecute marijuana-related crimes. So what happens when Republican voters, specifically older individuals, support a change of policy? The fact is, aging Americans, particularly those with serious health issues, are pursuing medical marijuana (MMJ) as a means of managing pain, nausea, and other symptoms, and it’s forcing conservative politicians to reconsider their stance. Public Opinion’s Transformation At present, MMJ is legal in 33 states, while recreational marijuana is legal in significantly fewer, but according to research into media portrayals of the drug, medical framing is likely played a significant role in changing people’s opinions. This includes the use of marijuana to ease cancer pain, as part of weaning chronic pain patients off of opioids, and even as a tool for...(Read Full Article)