A DAILY LOOK AT THE ISSUES: MEDICAL MARIJUANA

The Democratic presidential candidates were asked whether marijuana should
be legal for medical use. Here's what they said:

Dean: Would have Food and Drug Administration study issue, then follow FDA
recommendation

Clark: No position

Edwards: Opposes legalization until medicinal benefits are proved .

Kerry: Wants scientific review before deciding

Kucinich: Legalize

Lieberman: Allow its use as a last resort for pain relief under doctors
supervision; once co-sponsored resolution condemning state efforts to
legalize medicinal marijuana

Sharpton: No known position