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A headline out of Washington is getting attention—but for the cannabis industry, the reaction is a bit more measured.In the latest TDR Cannabis in Five presented by Flowhub, host Shadd Dales breaks down recent comments from Senator Cory Booker, who said marijuana is “safer than McDonald’s French fries.”It’s the kind of line that’s designed to grab attention—and it worked.But for industry participants, the conversation has moved well beyond comparisons like that.Senator Cory Booker has been one of the more consistent voices on cannabis reform over the years, backing legislation like the Marijuana Justice Act and pushing for broader changes at the federal level.The issue isn’t messaging.It’s execution.Because despite years of strong rhetoric, federal reform still hasn’t materialized. Key issues like banking access, 280E tax reform, and regulatory clarity remain unresolved.So while statements like this may resonate with the public, investors and operators are focused on something different—what’s actually changing.There’s already a growing body of research comparing cannabis to other substances like alcohol and tobacco. That part of the conversation is evolving.But the bigger question remains:Why hasn’t policy kept pace?That’s really what this story highlights.Not the comparison itself—but the gap between political messaging and real outcomes.#CannabisNews #CoryBooker #CannabisPolicy #CannabisStocks #USCannabis #280E #SAFEBanking #CannabisIndustry #TDR #FlowhubWant to see more Cannabis Reform videos?🎬    • Rand Paul’s Hemp Plan Raises Questions | T...  🎬    • Senator Rand Paul Pushes New Hemp Bill | T...  🎬    • Virginia Cannabis Plan Faces New Changes |...  🎬    • Texas Hemp Ban Hit With Legal Pause | TDR ...  Want to stay updated on Cannabis, Small Cap, AI, and Crypto?Subscribe to our Daily Baked newsletter:https://newsletter.thedalesreport.com...Find us on social media and podcast platforms:✅ Facebook:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Twitter:   / thedalesreport  ✅ Instagram:

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