President Still Smoking

American Voices

March 2, 2010 | ISSUE 46•09

President Obama's doctors hinted that he may still be smoking, despite his efforts to quit. What do you think?

I thought it was pretty obvious when they planted tobacco in the new White House organic garden."

Marvin Lee
Corrections Officer
It probably would have been easier for him to quit if Cheney hadn't left five cartons in the White House freezer."

Analissa MacLean
Pharmacist
What's next? He's still attending his Muslim Islamic worship services? It's always something with this guy."

Kyp Echols
Unemployed

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