Senate Candidate Smokes Weed in Campaign Ad to 'Destigmatize' Drug

A U.S. Senate candidate’s newly released campaign ad shows the aspiring politician smoking marijuana, a move he said was meant to “destigmatize” the drug and inspire a conversation he hopes will lead to its legalization. In the 37-second video, aptly titled “37 Seconds,” Chambers speaks with the sound of a ticking clock in the background. My first campaign ad, ‘37 Seconds.’ #JustLikeMeI hope this ad works to not only destigmatize the use of marijuana, but also forces a new conversation that creates the pathway to legalize this beneficial drug, and forgive those who were arrested due to outdated ideology. Just like me,” he says, concluding the campaign ad by reiterating his U.S. Senate run and stamping his approval on the message. Chambers also included the hashtag #JustLikeMe in the tweet, which some users have used to respond to the unprecedented ad.