How could it backfire if Obama actually produces the proof? That's all we're asking for. That's all we ever asked for. I would consider it a major victory if Obama produced what I have been asking him to produce for two-and-a-half years. I would even be relieved to find out that the man occupying the White House is indeed constitutionally eligible for the office he has held for the last two years.
I still don't understand what is the downside of demanding something so innocent and so essential to constitutional governance as proof of eligibility.
I'm not afraid Obama will produce what I'm asking for. I'm afraid he won't. That's something very scary. It is already a constitutional crisis when the president can assume office and make profound changes in the direction of the country without ever proving he is constitutionally eligible.
Why won't he produce it?
Why is the WH so jacked up about a few states requiring long-form birth certificates before a candidate can be placed on the ballot?
If the WH believes these requirements are unconstitutional, or otherwise without legal basis, let them sue. Let them suggest procedural exceptions and give their reasons why these are appropriate.
There is no reason for the country to be put through this crappola again in the future.