non sequitor.
Congress certifies the election — presupposing eligibility from elsewhere. “If they are here before me, then they are elible.”
The topic is narrow. Is or is not Obama the President of the U.S and who and how can he be discharged from that office.
Answer 1. Yes
Answer 2. Congress through impeachment.
and -10 pts for those that think the Judiciary has any say in the matter.
What don’t you get about “shall not act as President...”?
If a President failed to take the oath of office he would not be able to act as President. The oath of office is a prerequisite for being able to take up the duties of the office.
Same thing holds true for QUALIFYING. According to the 20th Amendment, until he actually qualifies (meets the Constitutional requirements, which include the political things at the state level such as getting the electoral votes, the political things at the federal level such as being certified as the winner, and the NON-POLITICAL things at the federal level such as meeting the age, residency, and citizenship requirements of Article I)) he cannot take up the duties of the office REGARDLESS OF WHETHER HE IS TECHNICALLY THE PRESIDENT. A person can be a President and still not be able to do any of the duties of the office.
Do you understand? If not, what don’t you get about this? It’s not rocket science.
But your manner indicates that all you will do is flame and repeat the same stuff over and over. That’s what trolls do.
I’m done feeding you.
The question regarding “natural born citizen” has not been answered. The question has evaded review and is is capable of repetition. The question must be answered. Questions regarding constitutional provisions are decided by the Supreme Court.
The question of whether a particular individual is eligible is a question of law. Questions of law are decided by the Judiciary, not the Legislature.
Article II mandates that an ineligible person “shall not” be President. It does not delegate to Congress any determination of eligibility.