GOP Sachems Nixing Birther Craze?

We’re accustomed to the pattern of seeing outside political activists and gonzo pundits pushing elected officials to more outlandish or extreme positions. But on the birther front, we’re noticing something different. While members of Congress are dipping into the birther swamp, some of what we’d normally consider some of the most whacked-out pundits and media hounds (Ann Coulter and O’Reilly over just the last 24 hours) are trying to shut the story down.