Obama Signs Tough Anti-Smokng Bill

Item: Obama signs tough anti-smoking bill, but quitting the habit himself is tougher /Political Intelligence

More Info: Obama then added his own well-publicized fight with tobacco for emphasis. “Almost 90 percent of all smokers began at or before their 18th birthday,” he said. “I know — I was one of these teenagers, and so I know how difficult it can be to break this habit when it’s been with you for a long time.” Before running for president, Obama famously made a deal with his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama: she would fully support his run for the White House if he quit smoking. During the campaign, Obama used nicotine gum to break the habit, but since his election he has declined to say he has quit smoking for good.

Question: Does President Obama’s struggle to break the nicotine habit make him a good advocate for an anti-smoking crackdown? Or a poor one?