Sorry, but like many many other reporters, they make an assumption that just because there IS A birth certificate, that it says what Obama posted on his website. (Many copied the AP Press release stating that. Seems that is standard nowadays, to just repeat even incorrect information) No, in Hawaii, you can request a birth certificate to be issued if you had your child outside the state. (http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0338/HRS_0338-0017_0008.htm) Here is exactly what Fukimo said: (http://hawaii.gov/health/about/pr/2008/08-93.pdf) That October 31, 2008 statement says that Dr. Fukino "ha[s] personally seen and verified that the Hawai'i State Department of Health has Sen. Obama's original birth certificate on record in accordance with state policies and procedures." That statement does not, however, verify that Obama was born in Hawaii, and as explained above, under Hawaiian policies and procedures it is quite possible that Hawaii may have a birth record of a person not born in Hawaii. Unlikely, but possible.
“No, in Hawaii, you can request a birth certificate to be issued if you had your child outside the state.”