[LorenC]

Chester Arthur. His father was Irish. Which is why Birthers then turn to special pleading and make up reasons why Arthur shouldn't count. There's also reason to doubt that James Buchanan's father was a citizen when he was born, but that's less clear-cut.

My favorite example among major Presidential candidates was John Charles Fremont, the first Republican candidate for President. Not only was his father French, but his father's nationality was *very* well-known.

Another good recent example is Ralph Nader. His parents were known to be immigrants, and his campaign had a huge impact on the 2000 election. If eligibility always required two citizen parents, it's curious that *no one* ever asked Nader for proof of his parents' citizenship, considering that there would have been such a huge benefit to one party if he'd been disqualified.

[mac_truck]

Thanks again for the information.

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