Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20100326:22:46:00
Billion shortfall, pot could be the cash crop to plug the gap. cnn's dan simon talked to some activists leading the charge. >> reporter: wolf, we are in a section of oakland called oaksterdam, this is the cannabis friendly district. there's a medical marijuana dispensary here. it is also where you can find the campaign headquarters for those wanting full legalization. our camera was rolling as richard lee got the news. for him, there was never any doubt that marijuana would get on the ballot. >> we needed 433,971 valid signatures to qualify for the california ballot. >> reporter: how many did ...