Mostly because I disagree with you, it isn't good for Obama. Let's say it was and all his wish legislation was passing, well then I'd agree with you.I don't know why you continue to be absolutely tone deaf to the fact that the loud keening and wailing of the birthers is GOOD for Obama politically. It is similar to being able to successfully portray the republican party as some fat rednecks in t-shirts shouting down congressmen at town hall meetings. This is all just like Sarah Palin.... it plays well to the shrinking GOP base, but it alienates the middle and THAT is where the last election and the next election, and every election for that matter, is won.
However, while we talk about this (and myriad other issues including the legislation that stagnates on the hill), Obama's health care bill died in the congress and it's looking grimmer for that bill by the moment.
It appears the person who is tone deaf would be the one that can't hear the "NO".