Senate Confirms Lynch as Attorney General

Well, it's official.  New York prosecutor Loretta Lynch is our new U.S. Attorney General.  What does that mean for marijuana legalization advocates?

Here's what she said in her confirmation hearings, when she was asked about President Obama's comment that marijuana is no more harmful than alcohol:

    "Well, senator, I certainly don't hold that view, and don't agree with that view of marijuana as a substance. I certainly think that the president was speaking from his personal experience and personal opinion — neither of which I am able to share."

    She added, "Not only do I not support legalization of marijuana — it is not the position of the Department of Justice currently, to support the legalization, nor would it be the position should I become confirmed as attorney general."

The Justice Department doesn't look like it's going to start being friendlier.  But maybe she was just blowing smoke for Republican senators.  We'll see.