1789 was a long time ago when allegiance was a serious issue and important question since as a country we were brand new...
The war of 1812 proves allegiances was an important issue...
Last time I looked, neither Canada or Cuba were interested in seizing America though the political process..
But, 240 years forward, is their any question at all, where Ted Cruz allegiance lies...?
He was four years old when left Canada...he did not choose to be born there..
The founders intent in the eligibility clause was a question of allegiance to this country...
Is there a question at all about Cruz or Rubio...?
His ancestors were among the first settlers of that colony.
The Madison quote is often butchered by omitting ancestors were among first settlers in the colony
It’s not logical Ted Cruz and Rubio can be natural born citizens.
Canada acceding to this confederation, and adjoining in the measures of the United States, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this Union; but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine States.Articles of Confederation