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==Controversy==

==Controversy==

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During the Democratic primaries, supporters of the [[Hillary Clinton]] campaign pointed out that there were issues with the validity of Barack Obama's Hawaiian birth certificate, claiming that it was a fake and that Obama was therefore ineligible to run for the presidency. <ref>[http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTgxZmIwNTg0OWVhMWJkODNmZjI4ZjY4Mjg2OWRmNzI= http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTgxZmIwNTg0OWVhMWJkODNmZjI4ZjY4Mjg2OWRmNzI=]</ref> After initially refusing to produce a birth certificate in response to these rumors, the Obama campaign eventually endorsed a document posted on the Daily Kos as  

During the Democratic primaries, supporters of the [[Hillary Clinton]] campaign pointed out that there were issues with the validity of Barack Obama's Hawaiian birth certificate, claiming that it was a fake and that Obama was therefore ineligible to run for the presidency.<ref>[http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTgxZmIwNTg0OWVhMWJkODNmZjI4ZjY4Mjg2OWRmNzI= http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZTgxZmIwNTg0OWVhMWJkODNmZjI4ZjY4Mjg2OWRmNzI=]</ref> After initially refusing to produce a birth certificate in response to these rumors, the Obama campaign eventually endorsed a document posted on the Daily Kos as  

authentic.<ref>[http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/6/12/11012/6168/320/534616 Obama's Birth Certificate]</ref> The response is split regarding the birth certificate. Some commentators, such as those at the National Review, are satisfied with the document;<ref>[http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NWVjN2I1MjlhM2ZjZjRjYzBkODAxZjZkZGQyYWNkMDk= http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NWVjN2I1MjlhM2ZjZjRjYzBkODAxZjZkZGQyYWNkMDk=]</ref> however, other analysts claim that the birth certificate is a fake.<ref>[http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Politics/12939.htm http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Politics/12939.htm]</ref>

authentic.<ref>[http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/6/12/11012/6168/320/534616 Obama's Birth Certificate]</ref> The response is split regarding the birth certificate. Some commentators, such as those at the National Review, are satisfied with the document;<ref>[http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NWVjN2I1MjlhM2ZjZjRjYzBkODAxZjZkZGQyYWNkMDk= http://campaignspot.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NWVjN2I1MjlhM2ZjZjRjYzBkODAxZjZkZGQyYWNkMDk=]</ref> however, other analysts claim that the birth certificate is a fake.<ref>[http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Politics/12939.htm http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Politics/12939.htm]</ref>

On August 21st, 2008, Factcheck.org published an article concerning the controversy.<ref>[http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html Born in the U.S.A.]</ref>  According to the article, "FactCheck.org staffers have now seen, touched, examined and photographed the original birth certificate. We conclude that it meets all of the requirements from the State Department for proving U.S. citizenship."  In addition, the site posted high-resolution photographs of the birth certificate, which clearly showed the raised seal, stamp of Hawaii state registrar Alvin T. Onaka, and certificate number.  The birth date corresponds to a birth announcement published in the ''Honolulu Advertiser '' on Sunday, August 13, 1961. <ref>http://texasdarlin.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/obama-was-born-in-hawaii-wrong-can-of-worms/</ref>

On August 21, 2008, Factcheck.org published an article concerning the controversy.<ref>[http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html Born in the U.S.A.]</ref>  According to the article, "FactCheck.org staffers have now seen, touched, examined and photographed the original birth certificate. We conclude that it meets all of the requirements from the State Department for proving U.S. citizenship."  In addition, the site posted high-resolution photographs of the birth certificate, which clearly showed the raised seal, stamp of Hawaii state registrar Alvin T. Onaka, and certificate number.  The birth date corresponds to a birth announcement published in the ''Honolulu Advertiser '' on Sunday, August 13, 1961.<ref>http://texasdarlin.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/obama-was-born-in-hawaii-wrong-can-of-worms/</ref>

A Philadelphia attorney, Phillip Berg, has filed a lawsuit against the DNC and Barack Obama. Berg maintains that President Obama is not a natural born U.S. citizen or that, if he ever was, he lost his citizenship when he was adopted in Indonesia. Berg also cites what he calls "dual loyalties" due to his citizenship and ties with Kenya and Indonesia. The "dual loyalties" which have not been shown to exist do not violate any constitutional or legal precedents and would make Obama a poor choice for President, but would not have affected his eligibility.

A Philadelphia attorney, Phillip Berg, has filed a lawsuit against the DNC and Barack Obama. Berg maintains that President Obama is not a natural born U.S. citizen or that, if he ever was, he lost his citizenship when he was adopted in Indonesia. Berg also cites what he calls "dual loyalties" due to his citizenship and ties with Kenya and Indonesia. The "dual loyalties" which have not been shown to exist do not violate any constitutional or legal precedents and would make Obama a poor choice for President, but would not have affected his eligibility.

   

   

The offical Obama campaign website, "Fight The Smears", has confirmed that Obama was a Kenyan citizen until 1982. Berg's lawsuit was challenged by the Obama campaign. Instead of producing the original birth certificate in court and paying a number of legal fees and taking several days out of the candidate's busy campaigning schedule the Obama campaign had the case dropped on the grounds that it lacked any supporting evidence. <ref>http://neighbors.denverpost.com/viewtopic.php?t=10815605</ref> The fact that Mr. Berg's two arguments were mutually contradictory may also have contributed.

The offical Obama campaign website, "Fight The Smears", has confirmed that Obama was a Kenyan citizen until 1982. Berg's lawsuit was challenged by the Obama campaign. Instead of producing the original birth certificate in court and paying a number of legal fees and taking several days out of the candidate's busy campaigning schedule the Obama campaign had the case dropped on the grounds that it lacked any supporting evidence.<ref>http://neighbors.denverpost.com/viewtopic.php?t=10815605</ref> The fact that Mr. Berg's two arguments were mutually contradictory may also have contributed.

The state of Hawaii announced that the "Certification of Live Birth" document is legitimate and official. Since the state of Hawaii is the issuing body, they have ultimate authority with regards to the matter.<ref>http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081031/BREAKING01/81031064/0/BREAKING04</ref> Critics rightfully point out such documents actually were issued for children not born in the state.

The state of Hawaii announced that the "Certification of Live Birth" document is legitimate and official. Since the state of Hawaii is the issuing body, they have ultimate authority with regards to the matter.<ref>http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20081031/BREAKING01/81031064/0/BREAKING04</ref> Critics rightfully point out such documents actually were issued for children not born in the state.

Adding fuel to the fire is Obama's persistent refusal to release documents that could provide answers. While his supporters cite an online version of a "Certification of Live Birth" from Hawaii. <ref>[http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=92810 Justice, Supremes confirm getting eligibility challenge] WND, March 24, 2009</ref>

Adding fuel to the fire is Obama's persistent refusal to release documents that could provide answers. While his supporters cite an online version of a "Certification of Live Birth" from Hawaii.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=92810 Justice, Supremes confirm getting eligibility challenge] WND, March 24, 2009</ref>

[[Bob Schultz]] with the [[We The People Foundation]] said:  

[[Bob Schultz]] with the [[We The People Foundation]] said:  

==Case==

==Case==

The political action committee 'Obama for America' paid $1,066,691.90 to the Perkins Coie law firm between Oct. 16, 2008 and March 30, 2009, to fight every request to release Obama's original birth records. <ref>[http://tweetalink.com/go/oEZA $25 million reward offered for Obama’s birth certificate] Sonora News, April 29th, 2009</ref> Partial listing of cases courtesy of WND.com [http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=90843]

The political action committee 'Obama for America' paid $1,066,691.90 to the Perkins Coie law firm between Oct. 16, 2008 and March 30, 2009, to fight every request to release Obama's original birth records.<ref>[http://tweetalink.com/go/oEZA $25 million reward offered for Obama’s birth certificate] Sonora News, April 29th, 2009</ref> Partial listing of cases courtesy of WND.com [http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=90843]

*[[New Jersey]] attorney Mario Apuzzo has filed a case on behalf of Charles Kerchner and others alleging Congress did not properly ascertain that Obama is qualified to hold the office of President.

*[[New Jersey]] attorney Mario Apuzzo has filed a case on behalf of Charles Kerchner and others alleging Congress did not properly ascertain that Obama is qualified to hold the office of President.

*[[Pennsylvania]] Democrat [[Philip Berg]] has three cases pending, including Berg vs. Obama in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a separate Berg vs. Obama which is under seal at the U.S. District Court level and Hollister vs. Soetoro a/k/a Obama, brought on behalf of a retired military member who could be facing recall to active duty by Obama. <ref>[http://neighbors.denverpost.com/viewtopic.php?t=10815605 Article Discussion: Obama citizenship suit tossed] Denver Post, October 25th, 200</ref>

*[[Pennsylvania]] Democrat [[Philip Berg]] has three cases pending, including Berg vs. Obama in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a separate Berg vs. Obama which is under seal at the U.S. District Court level and Hollister vs. Soetoro a/k/a Obama, brought on behalf of a retired military member who could be facing recall to active duty by Obama.<ref>[http://neighbors.denverpost.com/viewtopic.php?t=10815605 Article Discussion: Obama citizenship suit tossed] Denver Post, October 25th, 200</ref>

*Leo Donofrio of New Jersey filed a lawsuit claiming that Obama's dual citizenship disqualified him from serving as president. His case was considered in conference by the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] but '''denied''' a full hearing.

*Leo Donofrio of New Jersey filed a lawsuit claiming that Obama's dual citizenship disqualified him from serving as president. His case was considered in conference by the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] but '''denied''' a full hearing.

*Lt. Col. Donald Sullivan sought a temporary restraining order to stop the Electoral College vote in North Carolina until Barack Obama's eligibility could be confirmed, alleging doubt about Obama's citizenship. His case was '''denied'''.

*Lt. Col. Donald Sullivan sought a temporary restraining order to stop the Electoral College vote in North Carolina until Barack Obama's eligibility could be confirmed, alleging doubt about Obama's citizenship. His case was '''denied'''.

*In Ohio, David M. Neal sued to force the secretary of state to request documents from the Federal Elections Commission, the [[Democratic National Committee]], the Ohio [[Democratic Party]] and Obama to show the presidential candidate was born in Hawaii. The case was '''denied'''. <ref>[http://israelinsider.ning.com/forum/topics/2018399:Topic:11767 Hearing Thursday in lawsuit doubting Obama's birthplace] Israel Insider, October 28, 2008</ref>

*In Ohio, David M. Neal sued to force the secretary of state to request documents from the Federal Elections Commission, the [[Democratic National Committee]], the Ohio [[Democratic Party]] and Obama to show the presidential candidate was born in Hawaii. The case was '''denied'''.<ref>[http://israelinsider.ning.com/forum/topics/2018399:Topic:11767 Hearing Thursday in lawsuit doubting Obama's birthplace] Israel Insider, October 28, 2008</ref>

*Also in [[Ohio]], there was the Greenberg v. Brunner case which '''ended''' when the judge threatened to assess all case costs against the plaintiff. <ref>[http://americamustknow.com/greenburgcase.aspx Carol Greenberg v. SOS Jennifer Brunner - Dismissed] America Must Know</ref>

*Also in [[Ohio]], there was the Greenberg v. Brunner case which '''ended''' when the judge threatened to assess all case costs against the plaintiff.<ref>[http://americamustknow.com/greenburgcase.aspx Carol Greenberg v. SOS Jennifer Brunner - Dismissed] America Must Know</ref>

*In [[Washington]] state, Steven Marquis sued the secretary of state seeking a determination on Obama's citizenship. The case was '''denied'''.

*In [[Washington]] state, Steven Marquis sued the secretary of state seeking a determination on Obama's citizenship. The case was '''denied'''.

*In [[Georgia]], Rev. Tom Terry asked the state Supreme Court to authenticate Obama's birth certificate. His request for an injunction against Georgia's secretary of state was '''denied''' by Georgia Superior Court Judge Jerry W. Baxter.

*In [[Georgia]], Rev. Tom Terry asked the state Supreme Court to authenticate Obama's birth certificate. His request for an injunction against Georgia's secretary of state was '''denied''' by Georgia Superior Court Judge Jerry W. Baxter.

*[[California]] attorney Orly Taitz has brought a case, Lightfoot vs. Bowen, on behalf of Gail Lightfoot, the vice presidential candidate on the ballot with Ron Paul, four electors and two registered voters. <ref>[http://www.therightsideoflife.com/?p=2823 Lightfoot v. Bowen]Right Side of life</ref>

*[[California]] attorney Orly Taitz has brought a case, Lightfoot vs. Bowen, on behalf of Gail Lightfoot, the vice presidential candidate on the ballot with Ron Paul, four electors and two registered voters.<ref>[http://www.therightsideoflife.com/?p=2823 Lightfoot v. Bowen] Right Side of life</ref>

*In addition, other cases cited on the [[RightSideofLife]] blog as raising questions about Obama's eligibility:

*In addition, other cases cited on the [[RightSideofLife]] blog as raising questions about Obama's eligibility:

*In Texas, Darrel Hunter vs. Obama later was '''dismissed'''.

*In Texas, Darrel Hunter vs. Obama later was '''dismissed'''.

*In Ohio, Gordon Stamper vs. U.S. later was '''dismissed'''. <ref>[http://www.therightsideoflife.com/?page_id=3214 Eligibility Case Archive] Right Side of Life</ref>

*In Ohio, Gordon Stamper vs. U.S. later was '''dismissed'''.<ref>[http://www.therightsideoflife.com/?page_id=3214 Eligibility Case Archive] Right Side of Life</ref>

*In Texas, Brockhausen vs. Andrade.

*In Texas, Brockhausen vs. Andrade.

*In Washington, L. Charles Cohen vs. Obama.

*In Washington, L. Charles Cohen vs. Obama.

*In Hawaii, Keyes vs. Lingle, '''dismissed'''. <ref>[http://www.uslaw.com/library/Obama_Citizenship/Keyes_v_Lingle_Case_Dismissed_Forensic_Examiner_Disproves_Online_COLB.php?item=334969 Keyes v. Lingle: Case Dismissed] USLaw.com</ref>

*In Hawaii, Keyes vs. Lingle, '''dismissed'''.<ref>[http://www.uslaw.com/library/Obama_Citizenship/Keyes_v_Lingle_Case_Dismissed_Forensic_Examiner_Disproves_Online_COLB.php?item=334969 Keyes v. Lingle: Case Dismissed] USLaw.com</ref>

==Birth Certificate Jokes by the Obama Administration==

==Birth Certificate Jokes by the Obama Administration==

==Dismissal of Lawsuit with Threat of Sanctions==

==Dismissal of Lawsuit with Threat of Sanctions==

On March 5th, 2009, a federal judge appointed by Bill Clinton threw out a lawsuit questioning President Barack Obama's citizenship, lambasting the case as a waste of the court's time.  Obama's attorney, Bob Bauer, successfully argued against futher looking it to the matter with a dismissal. [[U.S.]] District Judge James Robertson  said '''"This case, if it were allowed to proceed, would deserve mention in one of those books that seek to prove that the law is foolish or that America has too many lawyers with not enough to do."''' <ref name="newsmax">[http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/obama_citizenship_cases/2009/03/05/188991.html Judge Blasts Cases Doubting Obama's Citizenship] AP, March 5, 2009</ref> In addition, the judge said "the president of the United States had been properly vetted."

On March 5, 2009, a federal judge appointed by Bill Clinton threw out a lawsuit questioning President Barack Obama's citizenship, lambasting the case as a waste of the court's time.  Obama's attorney, Bob Bauer, successfully argued against futher looking it to the matter with a dismissal. [[U.S.]] District Judge James Robertson  said '''"This case, if it were allowed to proceed, would deserve mention in one of those books that seek to prove that the law is foolish or that America has too many lawyers with not enough to do."''' <ref name="newsmax">[http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/obama_citizenship_cases/2009/03/05/188991.html Judge Blasts Cases Doubting Obama's Citizenship] AP, March 5, 2009</ref> In addition, the judge said "the president of the United States had been properly vetted."

==Annenberg FactCheck==

==Annenberg FactCheck==

*[http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81550 WND] Petition seeking Barack Hussein Obama's birth certificate

*[http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81550 WND] Petition seeking Barack Hussein Obama's birth certificate

*[http://www.rewardforobamasbirthcertificate.com  Rewardforobamasbirthcertificate.com] Reward of $25 million to anyone that can produce Obama's “real” long-form birth certificate

*[http://www.rewardforobamasbirthcertificate.com  Rewardforobamasbirthcertificate.com] Reward of $25 million to anyone that can produce Obama's “real” long-form birth certificate

*[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=98589 Obama birth certificate billboards] Nationwide campaign of billboard ads asking 'where's the birth certificate'. As of June 2009, five roadside billboards now carry the message, four of those by WorldNewsDaily. <ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=100914 Grassroots sign onto eligibility billboard campaign] WND, June 12, 2009</ref>

*[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=98589 Obama birth certificate billboards] Nationwide campaign of billboard ads asking 'where's the birth certificate'. As of June 2009, five roadside billboards now carry the message, four of those by WorldNewsDaily.<ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=100914 Grassroots sign onto eligibility billboard campaign] WND, June 12, 2009</ref>

==Obama Lawyer's Letter==

==Obama Lawyer's Letter==

[[Category:Barack Hussein Obama]]

[[Category:Barack Hussein Obama]]

==External Links==

==External links==

* [http://www.defendourfreedoms.org/flysheet.html Top Ten Things That You Should Know About Barack H. Obama’s US Citizenship by Dr. Orly Taitz]

* [http://www.defendourfreedoms.org/flysheet.html Top Ten Things That You Should Know About Barack H. Obama’s US Citizenship by Dr. Orly Taitz]

* [http://nobarack08.wordpress.com/ Certificate Security]

* [http://nobarack08.wordpress.com/ Certificate Security]