A couple of weeks ago over at Bluestem Prairie, Sally Jo Sorensen took a look at potential birtherism within the ranks of the Republican Party in the 6th Congressional District. In particular, Sorensen questioned whether a member of the Executive Committee here in SD15, Leo Pusateri, was in fact a birther.
I deciding to spend a little time chasing it, hunting it down. In fifteen minutes of browsing, I found that conservatives in Minnesota did indeed show interest in the topic. Take, for instance, blogger and Senate District 15 GOP Secretary Leo Pusateri.
There are other examples in the state. Read about Mr. Pusateri's interest in the controversy and that of other two other conservative Minnesotans below the fold.
Mr. Pusateri currently blogs at Psycmeister's Ice Palace and Freedom Dogs, as well as cross-posting at True North.
He's brought up questions about Obama's birth certificate a number of times. Here's one such post, from his personal blog in July 2008begins:
It appears that Obama's alleged birth certificate has been deemed a forgery, calling to question whether Obama was born in the United States, which would be a Constitutional prerequisite for his ability to legally run for President.In a February post at Freedom Dogs, he wrote:
A cultural and spiritual awakening...is this why the agenda media were willing to overlook and/or gave short shrift to many of the Obama scandals, from his friendships with Tony Rezko, Rev. Wright and William Ayers, to the flak over his birth certificate?That should give readers a flavor of his take on the matter.
Well, let us add another tidbit to that collection of evidence:
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Tara · 805 weeks ago
Uh! This whole 'birther' thing is making me sick. They're just inventing drama.
Also, I don't know if you know what ads pop up on your site, buddy, but there's one on here now that screams "Anne Coultier - FREE!" It's ironically creepy!
Political_Muse 35p · 805 weeks ago
Tom · 805 weeks ago
First time I saw Obama I kew he wasn't a real American. What kind of name is "Obama" anyway. That's not an American name. Real Americans don't go to Harvard.
Up here in the 6th we like our politicans to have American names. Thats why Elwyn Tinklenberg didn't have a chance. If I was Tarryl I'd just stick with Clark. Sounds more manly.
Political_Muse 35p · 805 weeks ago
Holly Cairns · 805 weeks ago
TwoPuttTommy · 805 weeks ago
Pusateri has some valid questions that can be answered in a grown up fashion.
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Yeah, "right." Go with that, Holly - it works for you.
Holly Cairns · 805 weeks ago
Just stick to the issues and Bachmann will go down. There's a lot of pain going down in the 6th and no one is listening.
No big tax hikes, just fiscal responsibility. Etc.
Tom · 805 weeks ago
Muse and I live in a place where Birthers, abortion, Masons, New world order, socialism and of course guns are the most common questions we get asked when we are out door knocking. City council and school board candidates get asked those questions.
If you think that using the DFL playbook and elevating the conversation is a good idea here then look at how the professional (congressional) campaigns handle this area. Please show me where Clark or Reed stand on the public choice in health care.
On the right you have the birthers and on the left we have the 911 conspiracy nuts. Both are benchmarks for crazy. But the issue has to be addressed.
Holly Cairns · 805 weeks ago
And PS, Here's my guess: If a certain person at PIM appears to be supporting someone, she doesn't consider that person a threat or thinks she can divide. We Dems on the other hand never "support" the other side enough to cause a division... right? I'm liking Aubrey right about now.
Tom · 805 weeks ago
With all due respect you haven’t got a clue about this area. You want us to campaign on fiscal responsibility and not raising taxes against Bachmann?
Birthers, abortion, Masons, The New World Order, the Federal Reserve, the gang of 12 and guns are what candidates get asked about up here even if they are running for school board, city council or dog catcher. And it’s the Leo’s of the world that push that agenda. Dismissing it and not addressing it is a mistake.
Tom · 805 weeks ago
Paul · 805 weeks ago
When flies get too close to the lights they get burned, Taitz just got burned, thing is, like a fly she will continue, no end in sight. Poor little Birthers they are haters not debaters.
A lawyer, dentist, realtor and black belt, wow I must say a JACK of all trades master of none.