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Barack Obama admits he hasn't stayed completely away from cigarettes -- believe it or not, that could hurt him.
  • The folly of polling

    All other things being equal, I'd prefer a non-smoker, too. But I can't imagine a race where the candidates would be closely enough matched for that to change my vote (not even this one). Also, a person who has quit isn't a smoker anymore, even if they fall off the wagon occasionally.