[STE=Q]

Of course a ‘native’ citizen is, indeed, an American citizen.

However they avoid the term ‘natural’ born.

Why?

If ‘native and ‘natural mean the same thing — to them — then why not just use the term Natural Born: as used in the constitution?

Yes, we all understand that some believe the two terms are the same.

The question was when did Obama say he was native born?

Well, fight the smears said it.

Hope that helps.

STE=Q

[curiosity]

Of course a ‘native’ citizen is, indeed, an American citizen. However they avoid the term ‘natural’ born.Why?

Because "native-born" and "natural born" are synonymous.

If ‘native and ‘natural mean the same thing — to them — then why not just use the term Natural Born: as used in the constitution?

Because the courts have also used "native born" and "natural born" synonymously.

[Non-Sequitur]

If ‘native and ‘natural mean the same thing — to them — then why not just use the term Natural Born: as used in the constitution?

Why does federal law use the term "citizens at birth" and some Supreme Court decisions use the same term while others use "citizen by birt"? It's all irrelevant, the Constitution identifes two specific forms of citizenship - natural born and naturalized. If you are not one then you are the other. "Native born" or "natural born", "citizen at birth" or "citizen by birth", they're all different terms for the same thing.

[lucysmom]

If ‘native and ‘natural mean the same thing — to them — then why not just use the term Natural Born: as used in the constitution?

I do believe you've answered your own question.