I have a new commentary on CNN.com about the release of President Obama’s birth certificate yesterday and why it’s a victory for misinformation. Here’s how it begins:
Recent polls have found that as much as 15% to 20% of the public, including about 30% to 45% of Republicans, falsely believe that President Barack Obama was not born in this country. Will Wednesday’s release of Obama’s long-form birth certificate put an end to the birther myth?
Read the whole piece for more.