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To: CodeToad

But if he is born to a mother who is an American citizen doesn’t that mean he is an American too?


105 posted on 10/21/2008 10:32:47 AM PDT by tirednvirginia
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To: tirednvirginia

Not if both parents weren’t citizens and the mother didn’t reside in the U.S. for 5 years after her 14th birthday.


109 posted on 10/21/2008 10:37:10 AM PDT by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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To: tirednvirginia
"But if he is born to a mother who is an American citizen doesn’t that mean he is an American too?"

You must be a Natural Born Citizen. It's a basic Constitutional requirement.

120 posted on 10/21/2008 10:47:26 AM PDT by Miss Behave (Beloved daughter of Miss Creant, super sister of danged Miss Ology, and proud mother of Miss Hap.)
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To: tirednvirginia
If Obama’s mother was living in Kenya before he was born. That may lead to a problem with one of the elements in the Constitution.
121 posted on 10/21/2008 10:48:09 AM PDT by teacherbarbie
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