The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s weak support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.The proposal had been years in the making, in an effort to curb death rates of Black smokers targeted by Big Tobacco. In an election year, the president’s weak support among Black voters may have influenced the postponement.Read MoreUnited States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2024, Recalls and Bans of Products, Smoking and Tobacco, Food and Drug Administration, Biden, Joseph R JrNYT > Health