I get tired of this too.
Realistically, there is no chance that anyone will challenge Cruz’ eligibility to run. There will not be any court challenges on this.
Some take the natural born citizen thing to an extreme. These people claimed that Rick Santorum was not eligible to run for president, because his father was not yet an American citizen at the time Rick was born. These people claim that both your parents needed to be American citizens at the time of your birth.
It seems a dead issue, in that, Cruz’ mother was an American citizen when he was born.
Some take the natural born citizen thing to an extreme. These people claimed that Rick Santorum was not eligible to run for president, because his father was not yet an American citizen at the time Rick was born. These people claim that both your parents needed to be American citizens at the time of your birth.
US surpreme court justices are extreme?
Happerset v minor
And Cruz’ dad is an American citizen, with American values, allegiance, and loyalty.
A key point is that when Cruz was very small (IIRC when 4 years old) his folks came back to America and settled in Texas; this shows their loyalties.
And he was raised by his mom and dad, solid Americans.... his mom was and is American by birth, his dad was American by heart, and later made it official.
In this instance one must look further than only the legal definitions, and look at the spirit of what the issue was, with which the Founders of this nation were concerned .
They, as was mentioned upthread, were concerned that a person with foreign loyalties, influence, and connections would try to run for the highest office in the land.
There is no concern that Cruz would take allegiance with Canada or ..... Communist Cuba... quite the opposite.
Look at what he has said and done; there is no question whatsoever as to Cruz’ loyalty, or his citizenship.
I don't believe that. And, it won't be a former dentist with a mail-order law degree. It will be a competent team of lawyers paid for by the GOPe and the DNC.
And, they'll know how to shop for a sympathetic judge. Even if they don't win, they will have breathless wall-to-wall coverage from the kneepad media, with the express purpose of instilling enough doubt in primary and general election voters to undermine Cruz.
I'm not going to try to predict whether Ted will prevail or not, but I hope he does. However, it's going to be a bumpy ride.