Romney blows the ‘Birther’ dog whistle

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When his best buddy and campaign surrogate is the "Birther King," Donald Trump, this should not come as any surprise to anyone. Today in Michigan, Willard "Mittens" Romney blew the "Birther" dog whistle. Romney in Michigan: 'No one has ever asked to see my birth certificate' – First Read: 

In a riff on Friday about being back in the state where he was born and raised, presumptive GOP presidential nominee made a joke alluding to the "birther" controversies that have dogged President Obama. 

Expanding on his Michigander bonafides, he pointed out that he was born in nearby Harper hospital, adding:

"No one has ever asked to see my birth certificate," Romney said. "They know that this is the place that we were born and raised."

Romney did not mention President Obama or controversy over his place of birth, but many in the crowd of thousands here laughed knowingly at the line.

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An Obama spokesman, Ben LaBolt, shot back: "Throughout this campaign, Governor Romney has embraced the most strident voices in his party instead of standing up to them.  It’s one thing to give the stage in Tampa to Donald Trump, Sheriff Arpaio, and Kris Kobach.  But Governor Romney’s decision to directly enlist himself in the birther movement should give pause to any rational voter across America.”

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