[patlin]

The President has met all the requirements to have his name placed on South Dakota’s ballot and be elected by the electoral college. That is my concern as Secretary of State...Personally, I’ve looked at this from a number of angles and am satisfied that President Obama was born in the United States.

Oh really, a lot of people would like to know what those angles were and how you came to your decision prior to certifying the ballots before printing & releasing them.

[edge919]

“Of all the issues I’ve dealt with as Secretary of State I have had more public comment on this question over the last year and a half than any other issue I’ve dealt with.”

If they’re getting this much interest in South Dakota, they have to be getting a lot of interest in other states too. The question is why none of the secretaries of state look closer at the issue and simply ask for proof in response to the public interest?

[Kimberly GG]

“Absent a court finding that he isn’t a natural born citizen, we have to take the certification from the National Democratic Convention at face value. “

Why is the fact that his father was NOT an American citizen enough? That’s been common knowledge...don’t need a court finding or the NDC to confirm that.