GOP Lawmaker Shoots Down 'Birther' Claim During Town Hall

Rep. Mike Castle faced an angry constituent who wanted to know why he wasn't doing more about expose President Barack Obama's true Kenyan citizenship.
By David Edwards — July 20, 2009

Rep. Mike Castle faced an angry constituent who wanted to know why he wasn't doing more about expose President Barack Obama's true Kenyan citizenship. To the lawmakers credit, he attempted to knock down that rumor.

The episode bares some resemblance to a McCain supporter that insisted Obama was an Arab. Saturday Night Live famously mocked the incident.

Dave Weigel has more details here.

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