Obama - Who else is wondering why the media doesnt exploit his heavy smoking?

Do you have any proof for your claim? A source perhaps? Are you REALLY this desperate that you're going after his alleged "smoking habit"? You've sunk to a new low. Congratulations!!

Vote Obama in '08!!

It's old news. Plus he doesn't smoke two packs a day. Michelle Obama said he smokes three cigarettes a day, but in the last year he has been trying to quit, chewing nicotine gum. Obama has also stated, that he is trying to quit and that he does re-lapse at times, but his family is a great support and that he will continue to try and quit.

Also, Laura Bush is an avid smoker and so are many other politicians like FDR, etc. Obama just chose not to hide it or try and bury that fact that he does smokes. He says he is human.

I value truth and honesty over trying to put up a facade as if one is perfect.

I love the way you state a question as fact when you use the word "supposedly" in your question. The boards aren't to be used to spread rumors. If he did smoke that much, so be it. I'm amazed at how far Obama haters will go to spread lies, rumors and innuendos. Personally, I don't care how much Obama smokes or what Clinton wears. And, McCain is very spry for a 71 year old.

Wow - Barack Obama uses CIGARETTES!!! Holy Cat Fish. Bush tortures people - to death. Bush holds people without trial. Bush holds people without the right to see a lawyer. Bush holds phony trials for the people he illegally holds. Bush starts wars. Bush has killed perhaps 1 million people now. And McCain rubber stamps much of this like the good little butt boy he is. But CIGARETTES! No Way!

Many voters knew about the smoking. Apparently Republicans didn't realize that smoking was a serious political issue, and didn't use it against him.

I refuse to judge my fellow Americans for doing things that are not illegal.

I don't like the confederate flag, but I respect a person's right to have one.

I don't smoke cigs but if Obama does, that's his damn business.

I don't like the fact that rappeers use the N word so much in their music but that's not illegal so again, I don't really care!

You Neocons are scary people when it comes to freedom and Democracy.

Agreed, but I care less about his smoking. What I do question is why don't they make a bigger deal out of his admitted use of cocaine and other drugs? He is a media darling and the media are helping to elect him. He's bulletproof because they won't report on the negatives of Obama.

Your right smoking is not professional. All smokers should quit their jobs right now and live off welfare according to your logic. I think I'll start smoking again so I can quit my job too

Someone just absolutely positively has to find fault in people somewhere don't they? this is the silliest thing I have heard all week. So what if the guy smokes??? At least we know he isn't going to cry if somoene asks him a question.

Obama has earned respect because he doesn't dish dirt unless its directed at him.Its called Self Defense!!!

Smokers can be good Presidents also!!!Don't discriminate!!!

he doesn't smoke anymore.

besides Clinton smoked cigars in office and he was president

stop spreading rumors McCain!