Today in Slate, I wrote about the political risks of announcing a menthol ban in an election year and encourage activists to cut Biden some slack. It's a potentially divisive issue now and he'll have plenty of leeway in 2025, but first he has to win.

If Biden Bans Menthol Cigarettes, Could He Hand the Election to Trump? It’s a Valid Concern.
Millions of people smoke them. Just a few votes could really matter.
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