Artful Dodger: I doubt the facts about where he was born is of little concern to those who want him in the oval office. The only reason Obama has been lying about this is that he cannot legitimately hold the highest office here unless he has been born here.

It wasn't an issue when he was a senator, so at that time there was no reason for him to not tell the truth. The story had to change for him to legitimately run for president, and a lot of people covered his backside to make it happen... and still are. After he is out of office the purpose for the lie will be gone, and only then will the truth about it be allowed to see the light of day.

No one wants to admit they were duped the first time around, so the issue won't work because as the Col said, "It's a gamble the Democrats would happily take.." I'll wager there are US citizens who don't even know why it's an issue in the first place.