Texas Gov. Rick Perry talked about a conspiracy theory thought by many to have long put to rest. The birther theory is that President Barack Obama was not born in the United States but rather Kenya.
How did the birther conspiracy come up with Perry?
In an interview with Parade Magazine, Perry, answering a question as to whether he believed President Obama was born in the U.S. gave a less than definite answer in the affirmative. "I have no reason to think otherwise." Apparently Perry had just had dinner with Donald Trump, who was at one time a leading proponent of the birther theory. But Perry did suggest it was a nonissue and a distraction. Obama is president and that is that.
What is the birther conspiracy theory?
The birther theory suggests Obama was not born in Hawaii as is recorded in his biography but rather in Kenya. This controversy was stirred because of a lack of documentation, at least in the minds of the birther movement, for the place of the president's birth.
Why does the place where the president was born matter?
A confusion over whether or not Obama is a natural-born citizen led some people to believe Obama was not Constitutionally the president. It could be argued he was a natural-born citizen due to the fact of his mother being American, but birthers disputed this because she was a minor at the time. But a release of birth documentation in Hawaii, brought about largely by Trump's allegations, seemed to put the question to rest.
Why did Perry make a less than definite answer regarding the president's birthplace?
It is hard to understand what was in his mind at the time he made that answer. It is possible he is trying to attract the birther vote. As Hot Air suggests, Perry's answer has the potential of creating another round of conspiracy nonsense that would make Obama seem like a victim and Perry like an insane person. Fellow Texan Karl Rove has issued a similar warning.
Texas resident Mark Whittington writes about state issues for the Yahoo! Contributor Network.
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