Of course his eligibility would have an effect on his reelection. People aren’t talking about it, that is why some say it’s not hurting Obama. Did the Swiftboat Vets not hurt Kerry?
Apples and oranges. You have video proof of Kerry throwing away his medals, smearing the troops, and his fellow servicemen telling you he is untrustworthy. Unless someone comes forward with some pictures of Obama in some Mombasa hospital delivery room, this is never going to be more than unsubstantiated rumors.