Could legalization of weed be a factor in the 2012 US presidential election?

I read this interesting article today

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/02/us-usa-campaign-colorado-idUSBRE85109120120602

I want to know what you guys think about it. Could legalization of weed be a factor in the US 2012 presidential elections? I think, after reading this, it could be important in some states, but not all of them. However, it appears both candidates are against the legalization of cannabis, does anyone think either candidate might make some concessions on the legalization of weed?

Pot is pretty much legal in California, however public possession is still a crime, Legalize weed Obama DO IT FOR THE SHAW!!!

There is a Colorado ballot initiative that would legalize possession of up to an ounce of weed for recreational use, which will go directly against federal law which classifies cannabis as an illegal narcotic. So, it will be legal in Colorado if the ballot initiative passes and the federal government doesn't crack down on it.

Obama does not want to be that black president that legalized weed he would never hear the end of it from the republicans.

He cant serve another term so why worry?

No, I do not think that the legalization of marijuana will play any significant role in the 2012 election.

I really don't think it's going to be that big of a factor in the 2012 election.

Unless you are a pot head, how can this be an important topic in an election?
Unless of course, the majority of Americans take weed, which for some reason I doubt.

Because it would weaken the cartels and less people would die.

There are many other drugs, however

But this one may be the most used and least dangerous, it will also hurt the cartels profits really bad.

Well then, forgive my ignorance.

I would also dispute whether in the long run legalising weed would harm the cartels (as people look for harder drugs) but I suppose that is a different argument.

I'm swelling with Coloradan pride.

I don't smoke Weed but I support the legalization of it.

There are other factors, like more tax revenue, hurting drug cartels, relieving overcrowding in prisons, etc.

I have to agree legalization won't be a big deal on a national scale, but in some states it may be a small factor. However, if both of the candidates are against legalization I don't see it becoming anything more than a small factor for a low percentage of Americans. But if one of them came out for legalization, it would all of a sudden become a big deal.

Count the number of Marijuana convention signs on the 405.

There always there, and strip club Advertisments.

It is so glorious!!!

I LOVE CALIFORNIA!!