[Retired Intelligence Officer]

Answer me this Tublecane. Why does a President require to be a Natural Born Citizen and a Senator just a U.S.Citizen in the constitution? Why the difference?

[chopperman]

Answer me this Tublecane. Why does a President require to be a Natural Born Citizen and a Senator just a U.S.Citizen in the constitution? Why the difference?

Because John Jay recommended it. The Presidency is the most powerful position and he also holds the title of CIC.

There should be no questioning of his loyalties. Read the post:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2619619/posts#9

[Tublecane]

“Why does a President require to be a Natural Born Citizen and a Senator just a U.S.Citizen in the constitution? Why the difference?”

The presidency was considered a higher office and therefore deserving of stricter standards.