I think the ‘birther’ controversy could produce several possible outcomes, depending on what the real truth of his birth is:
1) If it is proven that BHO Sr. is not the father, this would create a scandal but since “natural born” implies the place of birth (jus soli), not lineage, it may damage his credibility and possibly his chances of re-election.
2) If no new source documents are made available, then the short form certificate will stand as proof of citizenship and nothing will happen, even though the HI records may be based on a fraudulent birth report by Obamas mother. It’s hard to prove a negative.
3) If it can be proven that BHO is not “natural born”, then a legal crisis will result. Chances are it will go on for years, putting his Presidency under a cloud but absent enough votes to impeach, he stays in office, however chances of re-election should drop to near Zero (pun intended!)
The good news is, “birthers” have nothing to lose by pursuing this issue and keeping it in play. (With the possible exception of Lou Dobbs who has said he believes BHO is a citizen, and would be hired by Fox News in a heartbeat anyhow). But NONE of this is good for Obama, the longer it stays in the news the longer it is going to distract and annoy him and his people. What is bad for Obama is good for our country.
Exactly. The current spin is that "birthers" (I'd like to known as "constitutionalists" but whatever) are kooks but the longer it's on the front page, the longer it's legs will grow. Hussein has been overstepping far too much and the taxpayers are beginning to wake up. It's gone past the forged short form. Bottom line it's about natural born.