The Kansas birther believes Obama lacks the citizenship requirements to be on the election ballot. (Kristin A, Creative Commons)

Montgomery had filed the petition this week on the basis of the status of President Obama’s citizenship. The state election authorities afterward sought a certified copy of President Obama’s birth certificate, a search that will not stop though the ballot initiative has been dropped.

Montgomery dropped his petition as a result of the negative public reaction in response to it.

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