Marijuana makes for strange bedfellows. Liberal Democrats and libertarian-leaning Republicans are finding common cause in supporting a House bill that would legalize medical marijuana. "This is a bill whose message has been heard loud and clear," said bill sponsor Rep. Evalyn Merrick, a Lancaster Democrat. "I sense we'll have a good deal of support on both sides of the aisle." The Democratic-controlled Legislature passed a bill allowing medical marijuana in 2009, but Democratic Gov. John Lynch vetoed it. The House overrode the veto, but the Senate came up two votes short. [continues 1097 words]