As the debate over legalizing cannabis via Prop 19 rages on, what follows are a few relevant figures:

420 - A globally-recognized euphemism for marijuana ...which originated in California (source).

Tea Party favorite, Dr. Rand Paul, criticized the GOP for the big spending and budget deficits during the Bush years, while long-time Progressive, Ralph Nader, criticized Democrats for being weak, indecisive, and beholden to big business.