With Benzinga Pro's real-time news feed and data platform, you can be the first to receive breaking headlines... Start your first month today for only $1. Marijuana is likely to be a hot topic in the 2016 elections as the drug has been legalized in several states over the past few years. In the past, marijuana has been a taboo subject for candidates, but this year it will be a political hot-button as polls have shown that the majority of American voters in several influential states are in support of marijuana legalization. This week's GOP debate highlighted the growing importance of marijuana on the political trail after a question about cannabis legislation forced candidates to reveal their... More