And any national debate in Colorado is likely to include a marijuana discussion after the state in 2012 became the first to legalize cannabis. The National Cannabis Industry Association is inviting out-of-state reporters to visit a dispensary and speak with marijuana leaders.

“The upcoming debate will focus on jobs and the economy,” said Taylor West, deputy director of NCIA. “Yet these (marijuana) businesses … still find themselves forced to operate without bank accounts and subject to crippling federal tax rates that can be double or triple those of any other business.”

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