In South, less than half believe Obama born in USA


	In South, less than half believe Obama born in USA

masbury

8-1-2009 3:48 PM

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masbury says:

Yet 90% know the truth in the Midwest and NE. Why the difference?

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8-1-2009 10:16 PM

lifecyce1898

people believe what they want, evidence to the contrary be damned.

8-2-2009 4:49 AM

darkeforce

As temperatures rise, IQ's drop in the US.

8-4-2009 2:18 AM

Oortcloud

In the south, the majority also thought Bush was god's gift to America.

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