I am a "birther". (One who was interested in exploring Obama's eligibility for the office of President.)
I realized when Trump started making noises indicating he was interested in the "birther" question, that this was a feeler into the conservative base. It didn't cost him anything to show a little support to this marginalized group, but they would likely remember it.
That's when I realized he was probably going to run for President.
The man is shrewd. He is a lot more clever than his enemies presumed.
I agree - he’s very shrewd and like Reagan he allows people to underestimate him at their own peril.
If Obama didn’t want people to question his place of birth, why did he put out a pamphlet listing his place of origin as Kenya?