A majority of Democrats (58%) who have heard at least a little about the claims that Obama was not born in the United States say they have gotten too much attention from news organizations. Opinion is divided among independents, with 39% saying the allegations have gotten too much attention, 30% too little, and 23% the right amount.

Republicans are more inclined to say that the allegations have received too little attention. Nearly four-in-ten Republicans (39%) express this view, while 27% say they have received the right amount of attention and 26% say they have gotten too much attention.