2008 Elections

Sarah inhaled

The Alaska governor has admitted she doesn't have that kind of Bill Clinton problem.

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Sarah Palin has smoked pot — legally and proudly.

Lest there be any doubts, she confirms that she inhaled, too.

And, really, so what? We already know Barack Obama admitted to using cocaine, and a growing plurality of Americans — one survey says 42 percent — have tried marijuana at least once.

Thomas F. Schaller is professor of political science at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the author of "Whistling Past Dixie: How Democrats Can Win Without the South." Follow him @schaller67.

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