[EnderWiggins]

"It is the only one she mentioned by name."

Yes. That's what "cited" means.

"'Vital Records' is plural ... 'original birth certificate' is singular ... do you see the difference??"

Of course I do. One is a general category (plural) and the other is a specific document (singular).

Ordinary English usage, edge.

[edge919]

Yes. That's what "cited" means.

Right. And the original birth certificate was NOT cited as the source of the claim that Obama was born in Hawaii. Do you understand??

One is a general category (plural) and the other is a specific document (singular).

And as you now acknowledge, the specific document was not said to be part of the general category that was cited. In fact, it was clearly separated within the statement. There's hope for you yet.