Arkansas medical marijuana supporters raise almost $420,000 vs. opponents $48,000
by Russ Belville | November 1, 2012 2:15 pm
[1]The AP reports[2] that Arkansans for Compassionate Care reported this week that it raised almost $420,000 in October for its campaign to legalize medical marijuana. The group spent about $406,000 during the month and had less than $17,000 cash on hand. The group has raised more than $708,000 overall for its campaign.
The two groups opposing the initiative raised much less. The Family Council Action Committee raised nearly $37,000 last month and spent more than $30,000. The Coalition to Preserve Arkansas Values raised $9,000 and spent $9,000.
Despite outspending opponents almost ten-to-one, the Arkansas measure faces an uphill battle. The latest Talk Business poll[3] shows Issue 5 with majority opposition at 54%, with support only at 38% and 8% undecided. You can help Arkansans for Compassionate Care[4] by phone banking and donating today.
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- The AP reports: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Ark-medical-marijuana-backers-raise-419K-4000364.php#ixzz2B0X8Vv00
- latest Talk Business poll: http://www.katv.com/story/19893725/poll-opposition-to-medical-marijuana-proposal-growing
- help Arkansans for Compassionate Care: http://arcompassion.org
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