by Eric Dondero

Debra Medina has never uttered the words, "I want to legalize drugs." But it's fair to say she's led some of her staunchest supporters to believe that she's willing to discuss the issue, and may lean in that direction. She's also made numerous comments in favor of a "state's rights" view on for instance, medicinal use of marijuana.

From the Austin American-Statesman, Columnist Gardner Selby, Dec. 10:

This protégé of libertarian-leaning U.S. Rep. Ron Paul is no sheep.

She told me that decriminalizing marijuana deserves a look.

Lindsay Malone, blogger:

Medina's supporters say she's going to legalize drugs and let drug dealers out of prison.

Debra Medina’s supporters also say she is going to legalize marijuana and let all the drug dealers out of jail. They say this will help save money and help eliminate property taxes.

From Patterico's Pontifications:

At the Texas GOP primary debate in January, Medina said she is willing to consider legalizing drugs and wants to eliminate Texas property taxes and replace them with a State-wide sales tax. Both ideas are worth considering but neither will pass anytime soon...

Now this from the New York Times, Feb. 14:

HOUSTON — Some days it is hard to be a neophyte far-right candidate in a governor’s race, even in Texas, where Republicans vying for the party’s nomination try to outdo one another to prove their conservative credentials.

Debra Medina found that out when she appeared on Glenn Beck’s radio show last week and fumbled a question about whether she agreed with conspiracy theorists who think the Bush administration was involved in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks...

While she supports some libertarian ideas and has been a longtime supporter of Representative Ron Paul, the Texas libertarian, she hastens to point out that she is not in favor of legalizing drugs.

Since the article hit over the weekend there's been little reaction from her more libertarian supporters as to the comments. Surely, it comes as a great dissapointment to many libertarians who were considering her candidacy.