This is nice…

Advocates for medical marijuana use will have an ally in the governor’s office next year, regardless of whether Democrat U.S. Sen. Jon S. Corzine or Republican Doug Forrester wins November’s election.

Both candidates said Tuesday night that if elected, they would allow for the medicinal use of marijuana if it is prescribed by a doctor.

“Under the proper circumstances, I think we need to provide all medical resources, and that includes what is emerging now with regard to this particular application,” Forrester said. “I’m very much open to that.”

Corzine said, “If a doctor prescribes it, we need to do what is in the best interests of the patient.”