NYT Reporter Pressed For Info On Obama's Drug Use

Politico   |  Ben Smith   |   November 7, 2007 02:26 PM


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Remember Dan Armstrong, the ex-colleague of Obama's whose blog was quoted in a New York Times piece on Obama in New York?

Anyway, he has another item up on his experience, in which he pans the story, and then does the sort of thing that should remind reporters that we're often on the record too:

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- MissingAmerica See Profile I'm a Fan of MissingAmerica

Obama has been honest about his drug use in the past, which is more than can be said for Bush.

Let us not forget the record of the Judas goat who is currently leading us over the cliff! He was rescued by his daddy's money to prevent expulsion from an Ivy League institute, as well as dishonorable discharge from the military. In college, his friends said he was voted "most likely to be passed out in a bathtub at a party." He bankrupted three businesses and his now working on his fourth, US! This is only a tip of the iceberg in the sea of despair created by this alcoholic, mindless idiot.

I doubt anyone could top Bush's record! So sling all the mud you want. The fact is Obama is honest; Bush is a liar and so much more.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:38 AM on 11/08/2007
- BrianZ See Profile I'm a Fan of BrianZ

You know, I certainly am not an Obama supporter. In fact those who are (here on HuffPo) are beginning to resemble ditto-heads in their blind following and "do and say anything" to justify their candidates poor decisions.

With that said: I could absolutely care less if Obama sniffed up the kitchen sink, inhaled, did a 1/2 or whole stamp, tripped, rolled, tweaked, etc. I don't think it matters one twit. Now, if he's doing any of that today, it's a different story.

So please, unless this is the sort of bogus BS we are getting due to the writers strike, discontinue the retarded article.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:23 AM on 11/08/2007
- Ginzaman See Profile I'm a Fan of Ginzaman

What's the big deal? He was a player and did drugs before he got married. Name one normal guy who hasn't done the same thing. But now the neocon war machine will do anything to destroy him. He's not "black" enough. His rich white stepdaddy bankrolled his blow habit. So how could he possibly have any understanding of what "real people of color" go through every day. Enough already.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:59 AM on 11/08/2007
- WigWamWag See Profile I'm a Fan of WigWamWag

It has been established that the O-Bomb-a-nation is a dope head. He should repeatedly tell all the truth about his past and come out against all forms of substance abuse by those stupid enough to indulge.

When is he going to bow out? Is he actually so foolish to thing he can get a VP spot under a Billery or Edwards ticket. He is a deal killer.

The irreparable damage is done by the O-Bomb-a-nation.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:43 AM on 11/08/2007
- CatfishAndGrits See Profile I'm a Fan of CatfishAndGrits

Obama has already admitted he did drugs in his past. What else does HuffPo want to know....what brand of bong he use to do it.

This is getting ridiculous HuffPo. How about confirming something we don't know like:

Did Bush actually show up at the Texas Air National Guard?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:53 AM on 11/08/2007
- MsLiz See Profile I'm a Fan of MsLiz

Perhaps we can get some reform of drug laws if Obama is elected president. This Nixon-era drug war needs to be dumped.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:33 AM on 11/08/2007
- meese See Profile I'm a Fan of meese

Obama has been completely open about drug use in his youth, and wrote about it himself in his book Dreams From My Father, and has never hidden anything about it. In fact, he has mentioned it in his campaign speeches - how he was on the wrong track as a youngster and managed to turn his life around in college.

How is this a story?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:46 AM on 11/08/2007
- nolalily See Profile I'm a Fan of nolalily

By the way, Yoo-hoo, HuffPost, you are rapidly going down the tubes.

Lots of things to report on that happened today but no mention of it from you.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:05 AM on 11/08/2007
- nolalily See Profile I'm a Fan of nolalily

This is all well documented in his own autobiography, "Dreams ...." mentioned a million times here on this blog. Old story. Nothing new. Paper must need filler.

Yawn.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 12:03 AM on 11/08/2007
- Lisette See Profile I'm a Fan of Lisette

Just stop all this gossop. There is nothing wrong with Obama.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:58 PM on 11/07/2007
- fourex See Profile I'm a Fan of fourex

The same NY Times that gave GW Bush a free pass for a decade of cocaine and alcohol abuse finds its moral responsibility seven years later.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:06 PM on 11/07/2007
- phoenix1964 See Profile I'm a Fan of phoenix1964

Obama has been pretty up front with his youth indiscretions. When, the press starts printing that trash about Obama then the trash about the GQ article which was suppressed,talked about Bill's current dalliances and the LAtimes story now being supressed regarding Hillary being a lesbian and currently having an affair with her "body aide" Huma Abedin. I believe this reporter is doing the work of the Clintons who have been emailing reporters constantly with talking points about Obama. Clinton sleaze machine at its best. Piling on, playing the victim and claims of swiftboating hasn't worked, so they will resort to this. Shame of you!

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:28 PM on 11/07/2007
- dora_rice See Profile I'm a Fan of dora_rice

the guy don't even count. The talk show queen who talked him into running has her own problems now. No sleepng for you in the Lincoln room . Sorry Opra.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:21 PM on 11/07/2007
- godlessclif See Profile I'm a Fan of godlessclif

Obama is one tight assed black guy.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:27 PM on 11/07/2007
- godlessclif See Profile I'm a Fan of godlessclif

Obama had a more privileged upbringing than any other Democratic candidate except Senator Dodd, who was the son of another Senator Dodd.

Chris Matthews makes Obama sound poor, by saying he was fatherless, in fact he had a white millionaire stepfather. His drug of choice was powder cocaine like Bush, not Marijuana or crack.

Powder cocaine is what makes him hold his butt so tight.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 07:26 PM on 11/07/2007
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