Washington Post Article - April 2009

[Safia]

In trying to do some research and background on why e-cigs are such a "problem" for law makers and the FDA, I came across this article. I did not find it posted previously, so I thought I would add it to this forum...even though is a bit older - might be nice for those in Florida to know of at least one contact that "believes" in the e-cig.

I haven't heard of any celebrity e-cig endorsers, but at least one politician is an aficionado. Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) said he uses the device -- but chooses a nicotine-free cartridge. "Frankly, I enjoy 'vaping' as a relaxing way to enjoy 'smoking' without nicotine and the harmful effects of smoke and combustible tobacco," he told us in a statement.

The congressman says he's such a fan, "I hope to send a package to President Obama to help him quit or to meet with him and enjoy a harmless, carcinogen-free smoke."

The entire article can be found at this link:
washingtonpost.com/
wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/06/AR2009040602398.html

I will apologize in advance for posting here, but I am still new to the forums and cannot post this in the "News" section

 

[DC2]

I'm not sure if it's the same guy, but it is well known that a congressman sent an electronic cigarette to Obama quite some time ago. There is no word on whether or not Obama ever got the packaage, opened the package, or used the electronic cigarette.

 

[Chazzman]

The President DID try an E Cigarette but I believe it rejected him

 

[CaptJay]

Even if he wanted to try one he couldn't - it would be seen as 'endorsement' even if he never spoke about it, never showed it, or anything. Shame

 

[FlyerTom]

The President DID try an E Cigarette but I believe it rejected him

I understand he had a difficult time keeping it lit.