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Do Americans really oppose cannabis rescheduling — or is a poll shaping the answer? That’s the central question driving today’s discussion. A new survey commissioned by Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) suggests that most voters don’t want cannabis moved to Schedule III. Reform advocates, however, argue the poll was built on biased hypotheticals designed to produce fear-based responses.On TDR Cannabis in Five, presented by Dutchie, host Shadd Dales examines how the polling language itself may be influencing public perception. The episode highlights pushback from organizations like NORML and the Marijuana Policy Project, who say SAM’s questions embed misleading premises about children, cartels, and tax breaks that do not reflect real-world policy.The broader issue is that polls often shape political narratives in Washington. A headline like “Most Americans Oppose Rescheduling” can quickly become talking-point material for lawmakers, regardless of whether the underlying data is methodologically sound. This episode explains why SAM’s poll is being called out, what’s truly at stake with Schedule III, and how prohibitionist groups are using public opinion as a strategic weapon.The takeaway is clear: polling isn’t just about measuring sentiment — it’s about framing it. And when it comes to cannabis rescheduling, the way questions are asked may matter more than the answers given.TDR Cannabis in Five, presented by Dutchie delivers concise, smart analysis on the politics and business shaping the cannabis industry.#CannabisRescheduling #CannabisPolicy #SAMPoll #NORML #MPP #CannabisReform #TDRCannabisInFive #Dutchie #CannabisNews #ShaddDalesWant to see last week's recap?   • Cannabis Industry Fights for Billions in R...  Want to see more Cannabis Reform videos?   • Trump Holds All the Cards on Cannabis Resc...     • Trump DOJ Splits on Marijuana Gun Ban | TD...     • Congress Exposes Chinese Cannabis Cartel N...     • Trump’s Drug Czar Pick: Cannabis a Biparti...  Want to be updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto? Subscribe to our Daily Baked in Newsletter!https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us as well on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and on the Web:Facebook:   / thedalesreport  Twitter:

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