[Nathan Zachary]

"Though I suspect as Barry’s mother was an American citizen, that will be enough to satisfy the Justices, and I think they’ll simply pass on the issue."

Just because someones mother is an American citizen, that doesn't automatically mean their offspring are. There are laws governing that, and this is precisely the issue with Obama.

[mamelukesabre]

Actually, I think the current interpretation of the constitution is just that...if your mother is a citizen at time of your birth, then you are a natural born citizen. But when obama was born, they were more strict about who they gave “natural born” status too.

I could be wrong though.

[onedoug]

I think you’ll have to take that up with the Supremes.