[Jim Scott]

I'm surprised by the number of posts on this thread relating to Ted Cruz and the question of whether he is constitutionally qualified to be president. What is most surprising are the number of posts in strident opposition to the constitutional qualifications of Ted Cruz to be U.S. president but the argument by many that Cruz is not constitutionally qualified is not without merit. However, I'm not at all sure that Ted Cruz wants the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, although he appears to be testing the waters in Iowa. Unfortunately, if Cruz declines to run or tries a run and is found to be constitutionally ineligible to serve as president, we'll be stuck with another neo-con (Jeb Bush, most likely) and probably another lost presidential election.

[MamaTexan]

However, I'm not at all sure that Ted Cruz wants the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, although he appears to be testing the waters in Iowa.

From what I know of him, it wouldn't surprise me if it's not a maneuver to turn the tables on the libs. They really, REALLY don't want him in the Oval Office, but if they squawk 'ineligible', they'll be hoisted on their own petard.

[Smokeyblue]

I’m sorry you find following the Constitution strident.

Too bad Cruz couldn’t have stated the fact the he is INELIGIBLE. Instead, he wants to ignore the USURPER in the White House and lend him legitimacy.

He’s a politician looking out for himself not the Constitution. You know, the job’s he’s paid to do.

Cruz is an enabler of THE ONE.

[DiogenesLamp]

Unfortunately, if Cruz declines to run or tries a run and is found to be constitutionally ineligible to serve as president, we'll be stuck with another neo-con (Jeb Bush, most likely) and probably another lost presidential election.

Our own political expediency is not the basis upon which we should uphold our laws. It is unfortunate that these circumstances exist, because Ted Cruz might very well be a very good choice for President.

At this point, if he can secure the nomination, I would vote for him, though I am certain his candidacy violates both the spirit and the letter of the law.