Don't you get it? They are minorities. 173 days worth of sitting in the senate chambers means they become not only Natural Born Citizens but are destined to become president before their first term even ends.
As of 2008, no experience required. Just need at least one foreign parent and be non-white. Birth on foreign soil is a bonus.
It is our government that would like "Hispanic" to mean "the color of a brown paper bag." That is why an Argentine or a Chilean, or God forbid an actual Spaniard, does not count as an Hispanic when it comes to handing out the Affirmative Action goodies. Exceptions: White Puerto Ricans and white Cubans can work that angle, as can white Mexicans, Dominicans, etc. Go figure. Just remember, Juan Carlos de Borbón and Penelope Cruz are not Hispanics for government purposes.
Enough of that. It is clear that no matter what a candidate's provenance, he or she is SOL unless they can claim to have been born in Hawaii. Or their mother ingested Dole Pineapple products while awaiting the birth of a foreigner's child.I have spoken. And since the SCOTUS has not, my opinion is as good as anyone else's.
Now would be a good time. Tony S.-- Sam. -- Clarence-- John-- Tony K, cat got your tongues? Accept an appeal and get to work. They're on your desks.