Apparently, Willie Nelson was just blowing smoke last week when he gave a quick hit to the budding campaign of former New Mexico Gary Johnson, who is, to say the least, a long shot for the Republican nomination for president in 2012.
Perhaps best known for his outspoken comments that pot should be legalized, Johnson's campaign was buzzed last week when the legendary musician came out last week and endorsed him for president.
But Nelson is now stepping back from that endorsement.
This article appears in May 19-25, 2011.