[drierice]

BUMP! :) For a terrific thread.

When has a president’s citizenship ever been questioned before?

I recall seeing NBC on inauguration day, and either Brian Williams or Tom Brokaw oddly mentioned “In 6 minutes from now, any question of Obama’s citizenship is finally closed. Once he takes the office, he is an American citizen.” Now why would they even say such a thing? Nor is it a true statement.

Hoping this certificate proves as valid as it appears to be, and finally forces some transparency.

[Cboldt]

-- When has a president's citizenship ever been questioned before? --

Chester Arthur, elected VP, assumed the presidency. At the time, there were rumors that he was born in Canada. In the following, see the last few paragraphs of Q&A No. 14.

http://freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/2275574/posts

[bgill]

NBC on inauguration day, and either Brian Williams or Tom Brokaw oddly mentioned “In 6 minutes from now, any question of Obama’s citizenship is finally closed. Once he takes the office, he is an American citizen."

What an utterly ridiculous thing to say. I refused to watch tv that day.

[jersey117]

Tom Brokaw oddly mentioned “In 6 minutes from now, any question of Obama’s citizenship is finally closed.

Meaning the media knew before hand but didn't disclose that he was not a natural born citizen?