Both Sides ‘Pretend’ To Be Pro-Cannabis, Says RAW’s Josh Kesselman As He Pushes To Help Marijuana Prisoners Ahead Of Nov 5
“I think both sides are pretending to be on the side of the plant, while they are likely accepting huge donations from mega healthcare, tobacco and liquor companies that financially benefit from cannabis being criminalized,” Josh Kesselman, founder of RAW Rolling Papers, told Benzinga Cannabis exclusively. Former President Donald Trump unexpectedly expressed support for cannabis legalization in September, a topic that has been making headlines for weeks, while Kamala Harris‘ pro-legalization stance has been resonating with voters for months.
“Basically, I think both sides will pretend to support our cause but do precious little to truly help,” Kesselman continued.
Kesselman ventured into cannabis in 1993. In a June episode of Benzinga’s Cannabis Insider podcast, hosted by Javier Hasse and Elliot Lane, Kesselman talked about the challenges and learning experiences he encountered since joining the industry. He emphasized that genuine growth comes from a …