That time Kyle Tasker offered to sell Al Baldasaro marijuana oil at the State House
State Rep. Al Baldasaro (R-Londonderry) says former Rep. Kyle Tasker (R-Nottingham) once offered to sell him marijuana oil at the State House.
Tasker is awaiting trial following allegations that he attempted to seduce a 14-year-old girl with promises of alcohol and marijuana. A search of Tasker’s home following his arrest resulted in additional felony charges when police uncovered a cache of illegal drugs including marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms and Suboxone.
Baldasaro described the State House incident during an appearance on “Rock, Paper, Hand Grenades,” an online interview show hosted by Rep. Gary Hopper (R-Weare) and Matt Connarton.
The Londonderry Republican said it all began when he told Tasker about the pain medication he takes for a medical condition. “He says to me, ‘Al, I’ve got something for you that will help you.’ “
“I said, ‘Oh what’s that?’ He was talking about medical marijuana. I said, ‘You know, I’ve never smoked marijuana, but when [it’s legal] I might try it and see. Maybe I can get away from some of my pain medication that I take.’ ”
“He comes in the next time we’re in the State House, I’m down smoking a cigarette, and he brings this little thing of oil. He says, ‘Try this here.’ He said, ‘Put it under your tongue.’ “
“I said, ‘I’m not doing that. What is this?’ ”
“He says, ‘Oh no, it’s just marijuana oil.’ “
“I said, ‘Is this stuff legal?’ “
“He says, ‘Oh no, it’s legal.’ “
“I said, ‘How do I know that’s not going to go against the medication I take?’ Because some medications, if I have a wine, it’s like having three…“
“Anyways, that’s sitting there and he says… and i gave it back to him and he says, ‘Well, that’s $60 for that if you want it. You just pay me later.’ “
“I said, ‘You’re out of your mind!’ “