Taylor West, deputy director of the National Cannabis Industry Association — which has offices in Washington, D.C. and Denver — says that if Trump chooses Christie, the move will offer a clear contrast for voters in Colorado.

“I think having Christie on the ticket would immediately make it clear that the Republican side of the ticket would be significantly worse for respecting Colorado voters than the Democratic side,” she says.

Among the Republicans who ran in the once-sprawling Republican primary for president this cycle, Christie, a former federal prosecutor, stood out for his hardcore stance against legalizing and decriminalizing pot possession.

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