“I’ve never been a heavy smoker,” Obama told the Chicago Tribune. “I’ve quit periodically over the last several years. I’ve got an ironclad demand from my wife that in the stresses of the campaign I don’t succumb. I’ve been chewing Nicorette strenuously.”

Now I am sure Nicorette is happy to hear that, but what about Camel Cigarettes? I hear they had a couple of interesting ideas for an ad campaign…

Unfortunately for Camel, Barack Obama may not be 100% behind this new “Obama smoking” campaign.

On the other hand his intentions of quitting now bring up many interesting questions. Like, is this to court the anti-smoking voters? What about those who still light one up every now and then? Should they be offended now that the Democratic golden boy no longer uses the sin sticks?

Of course being addicted to Nicorette is a whole new story, maybe they have a few campaign ideas for Obama the smoker.