Birther measure dies from lack of support Barack Obama won’t be required to produce his birth certificate for Arizona officials if he decides to run for reelection. Sen. Jack Harper, R-Surprise, said Thursday not enough of the 18 Republicans in the state Senate support the House-approved measure. And with all 12 Democrats opposed, Harper said it makes no sense to force the issue to a vote. But Harper defended the merits of the change, rebuffing claims by critics that the measure is silly. Rep. Judy Burges, R-Skull Valley, introduced the measure in the wake of controversy on whether the president...