[Cboldt]

One thing I don't think has been discussed much is that the party controls who it places on the ballot. The GOP could find Cruz ineligible, unqualified. It can spring that trap any time it wants. I think it's a mistake to think of the threat of exposure as only coming from the opposition party.

What trumps (hahahahah) everything is public perception. Once a critical mass of the public takes a shine to a candidate, the "string pullers" won't monkey with it, unless the candidate will upset the apple cart. If Cruz gets strong public support, and the "string pullers" think he'll play ball (he will), then he's safe from exposure. If he becomes president-elect, Congress will seat him. You see, the people bought it, he's qualified, and perception trumps reality.

The legal argument is just a form of academic entertainment, and political/propaganda persuasion.

[AFret.]

Well stated. Unfortunately, I agree with every thing you said..thanks.

[thecodont]

Looking back at the 2008 election:

If McCain had been born in (let’s say) Arizona, instead of Panama, who do you think would have ended up in the White House?