If Obama were found to be ineligible, the validity of all of his “decisions and acts” would be the object of intense scrutiny through the eyes of hundreds of millions of American citizens.
I don’t think any “doctrine” could hold up to that kind of scrutiny.
I don’t think any “doctrine” could hold up to that kind of scrutiny.
Yes, you may very well be right. I am afraid I am not at all versed in the law. What I read seemed to suggest to me that the de fact officer doctrine is reasonably established precedent which had been tested. But, maybe it wouldn't hold up, as you say. As I am sure you would agree, when it comes to courts anything is possible these days. However, practically speaking, I don't think it is going to matter. Nobody with standing is going to ever bring a case, and no court or any other body will ever act on it. I am completely sympathetic to the argument that Obama is hiding something (though I am still angrier about the school records than the BC) but I really do fear it is all for nothing. It just won't go anywhere, valid or not.