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The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is fundraising off efforts by some of President Obama's opponents to question his place of birth.

The DGA sent out a fundraising appeal to supporters on Friday, referencing so-called "birthers" bills being considered by some state legislatures.

"Republican governors, eager to score political points, keep these myths alive by refusing to unequivocally say that birtherism isn’t true and that they won’t sign any bills trying to undermine our president," reads the appeal from DGA Executive Director Colm O'Comartun."Since they won’t act, it’s up to us to make sure they know the American people are watching."

Birtherism's recent reemergence has been moslty been fueled by the 2012 presidential campaign season heating up, but the state legislation has helped contribute to its rise. 

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer (R) recently vetoed a "birther" bill, but others are advancing in Louisiana and Indian! a. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R), has indicated he would sign one if it reached his desk, the DGA noted.

The state "birther" bills would require presidential candidates to provide proof of their citizenship in order to be included on the state's ballot. 

Obama's opponents continue to question his citizenship, and thus his eligibility to serve as president, even though he released a copy of his birth certificate during the 2008 campaign to prove he was born in Hawaii.

The "birther" issue appears to be gaining steam with Republicans, 45 percent believe he was born outside the U.S., according to a recent poll.