Politico Asks ACSH For Guidance On How Obama's Smoking Will Affect Him

By ACSH Staff — May 29, 2008
As the candidates release their medical records, some questions will naturally arise. Senator McCain's report card is no surprise but Senator Obama has a lot more insecurity: He is young, active and looks great but has a documented history as a cigarette smoker. His campaign is claiming he quit, and that should be taken with a grain of salt, but what if he is a former smoker? Did his risks disappear? Politico came to ACSH to provide insight into what his future might hold.

As the candidates release their medical records, some questions will naturally arise. Senator McCain's report card is no surprise but Senator Obama has a lot more insecurity: He is young, active and looks great but has a documented history as a cigarette smoker. His campaign is claiming he quit, and that should be taken with a grain of salt, but what if he is a former smoker? Did his risks disappear?

Politico came to ACSH to provide insight into what his future might hold.

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