More than 20 candidates running for office in Colorado are in favor of legalizing marijuana for adults, according to a report released yesterday.

Meanwhile, nearly 10 candidates oppose legalization, and the majority didn’t respond to a survey issued by the social welfare lobbying arm of Safer Alternative For Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER), a pro-marijuana legalization group.

Mason Tvert’s SAFER asked every Colorado candidate up for election next month whether they agree with the following policy statement: “Marijuana should be regulated in a manner similar to alcohol, and adults twenty-one (21) years of age and older should NOT be subject to criminal penalties for private use and possession of up to one (1) ounce of marijuana.” SAFER is planning on putting a pro-legalization measure on the 2012 ballot...

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