First off, it is not "obvious" that Obama was born in Hawaii because so far, there is no authenticated evidence of it. What hospital was he born at? Were you there? Was his birth 'news making' at the time so there is a story in the local newspaper? Get real.

Secondly, since his campaign posted an image of a COLB on their official campaign website which is clearly invalid on its face (lack of a visible official seal, signature and redacted certificate number), he has opened this box of worms on his own. Whether you agree or not that his posted COLB is real, you should at least agree that a cloud of suspicion now hangs over it. Obama can end the suspicion by sending $10 to the State of Hawaii along with an authorization to release a signed and sealed copy to respected news organizations. The fact that he hasn't yet taken this action means that he is either using this issue as bait to divert attention , while knowing well that he CAN produce a real COLB, or just perhaps it is possible that he is not a natural born American. It's too bad our "motivation" for wanting the U.S. Constitution followed is ridiculed by people such as yourself. It's no wonder this country is going down the tubes.

It is not relevent whether we are McCain supporters or not. There are clear constitutional requirements - not suggestions - of the office of the president. Most voters will probably not care about fluff like BO being illegitimate or actually having a different name. Posted documents have been doctored. We want to know if this candidate is legally eligible for this particular office.

It is not relevent whether we are McCain supporters or not. There are clear constitutional requirements - not suggestions - of the office of the president. Most voters will probably not care about fluff like BO being illegitimate or actually having a different name. Posted documents have been doctored. We want to know if this candidate is legally eligible for this particular office.

It is not relevent whether we are McCain supporters or not. There are clear constitutional requirements - not suggestions - of the office of the president. Most voters will probably not care about fluff like BO being illegitimate or actually having a different name. Posted documents have been doctored. We want to know if this candidate is legally eligible for this particular office.

A bit o' keyboard bounce there, bossmechanic.

Hey, maybe his real birth certificate had his religion noted on it?

Even Obama had been born in Kenya, he would be a "native born American" because his mother was an American. People pulled this same crap with Goldwater in 1964 (Arizona was a territory), and they are also pulling it with McCain (born in Canal Zone). What idiots!

My guess? Either Hillary! supporters looking to persuade enough delegates to dump Obama before the convention and give her the nomination, or Ronulans who are trying to use this issue to disqualify BOTH candidates so Mr. Dr. Senator Paul has a shot.

It's a non-issue anyhow, since Obama's going to lose.

The Obama campaign could settle this instantly if they chose. That they have not done so suggests they do not want to kill it. This sort of nonsense hurts his opposition more than it does him, so as long as it continues at a low enough level, it's a no lose proposition for him. Let the Grassy Knoll folks make themselves look foolish. There's lots of room with the Truthers, the Faked Moon Landing nuts, the chemtrails loonies.

As Napoleon is supposed to have said, never interrupt your opponent while he's making a mistake.

I think Brian has it right - so far the silliest and least serious attacks on Obama have come from the Hillarists. They completely missed Reverend Wright while they were digging up Obama's kindergarten work.