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==2008 election==

==2008 election==

During the Democratic primaries the [[Hillary Clinton]] campaign<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/8478044/Birther-row-began-with-Hillary-Clinton.html</ref> led a smear campaign against the validity of Barack Obama's Hawaii birth certificate, claiming that it was false and that he was ineligible 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 such rumors, the Obama campaign eventually endorsed a document posted on the Daily Kos as  

During the Democratic primaries the [[Hillary Clinton]] campaign<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/8478044/Birther-row-began-with-Hillary-Clinton.html</ref> led a smear campaign against the validity of Barack Obama's Hawaii birth certificate, claiming that it was false and that he was ineligible 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 such 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><ref>[http://fightthesmears.com/articles/5/birthcertificate Obama Campaign; Fight The Smears Website]</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, following studies of the document, some analysts have stated that the birth certificate is false.<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><ref>[http://fightthesmears.com/articles/5/birthcertificate Obama Campaign; Fight The Smears Website]</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, following studies of the document, some analysts have stated that the birth certificate is false.<ref>[http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Politics/12939.htm http://web.israelinsider.com/Articles/Politics/12939.htm]</ref>

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.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html</ref> Critics rightfully point out such documents actually were issued for children not born in the state, and his "Certification of Live Birth" has likewise been dismissed as a forgery.<ref>http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2008/07/atlas-exclusive.html</ref>

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.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html</ref> Critics rightfully point out such documents actually were issued for children not born in the state, and his "Certification of Live Birth" has likewise been dismissed as a forgery.<ref>http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2008/07/atlas-exclusive.html</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>

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>[https://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:  

==2011 release of information==

==2011 release of information==

While preparing for the 2012 re-elction bid, on April 27, 2011 the White House produced a copy of what it calls Barack Obama's long-form birth certificate.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/04/27/white-house-releases-obamas-long-form-birth-certificate/ "White House Releases Obama's Long-Form Birth Certificate", '''Fox News''']</ref> In attempting to ameliorate the question first raised by [[Hillary Clinton]] supporters,<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/8478044/Birther-row-began-with-Hillary-Clinton.html</ref> Obama again descended into ''[[ad hominem]]'' attacks against his perceived political opponents.<ref>http://mediamatters.org/mmtv/201104270015</ref><ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/28/carnival-barkers-slam-obama_n_854702.html</ref> Obama told the press briefing he had more important things to do than to answer questions about where he was born. Immediately afterwards he boarded [[Air Force One]] and flew to [[Chicago]] to be on the [[Oprah Winfrey]] show.

While preparing for the 2012 re-elction bid, on April 27, 2011 the White House produced a copy of what it calls Barack Obama's long-form birth certificate.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/04/27/white-house-releases-obamas-long-form-birth-certificate/ "White House Releases Obama's Long-Form Birth Certificate", '''Fox News''']</ref> In attempting to ameliorate the question first raised by [[Hillary Clinton]] supporters,<ref>https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/8478044/Birther-row-began-with-Hillary-Clinton.html</ref> Obama again descended into ''[[ad hominem]]'' attacks against his perceived political opponents.<ref>http://mediamatters.org/mmtv/201104270015</ref><ref>https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/28/carnival-barkers-slam-obama_n_854702.html</ref> Obama told the press briefing he had more important things to do than to answer questions about where he was born. Immediately afterwards he boarded [[Air Force One]] and flew to [[Chicago]] to be on the [[Oprah Winfrey]] show.

[[Donald Trump]] was a leader in the "birther movement" of those seeking Obama's birth certificate.  However, on September 16, 2016, Trump stated "President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Period."  Trump took credit for putting the controversy to rest and also repeated a claim that supporters of Hillary Clinton (his opponent in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and one of Obama's opponents in the 2008 Democractic presidential primaries) had started the controversy concerning Obama's place of birth.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-birther-obama-announcement/|title=Donald Trump: "Obama was born in the United States. Period."|first=Reena|last=Flores|date=September 16, 2016|work=[[CBS News]]}}</ref>

[[Donald Trump]] was a leader in the "birther movement" of those seeking Obama's birth certificate.  However, on September 16, 2016, Trump stated "President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Period."  Trump took credit for putting the controversy to rest and also repeated a claim that supporters of Hillary Clinton (his opponent in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and one of Obama's opponents in the 2008 Democractic presidential primaries) had started the controversy concerning Obama's place of birth.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-birther-obama-announcement/|title=Donald Trump: "Obama was born in the United States. Period."|first=Reena|last=Flores|date=September 16, 2016|work=[[CBS News]]}}</ref>