[Wonder Warthog]

"His mother was an American citizen, and any child born to an American citizen is an American citizen, no matter where in the world the child is born."

Nope, not according to the law in effect at the time he was born, and many years afterward. That knowledge is basic to understanding the whole matter. I suggest you read up on it.

[drb9]

So, is it your view that the “laws” in effect at the time he was born can narrow the constitutional qualifications?