[koraz]

Unfortunately, because Donofrio isn’t arguing the legitimacy of the birth certificate, but simply the dual citizenship and split loyalty issue, I doubt we’ll see any resolution to the birth certificate issue come out of this today. I have a feeling SCOTUS will simply go back to Article 1, Section 8 authorizing congress to define citizenship standards and dismiss Donofrio’s claim.

You may be correct. My thinking is that the SC knows that this is an issue that won't go away and that will only get worse if it is not addressed prior to Jan 20th. If they think like a chess player they will take on the case now.

[koraz]

P.S. You really should read about the Chester Arthur case because there are some interesting parallels there. The “scandal” was regarding Arthur's place of birth. With all the focus on this, the real scandal regarding being natural born was missed!

[mnehring]

You may be correct. My thinking is that the SC knows that this is an issue that won't go away and that will only get worse if it is not addressed prior to Jan 20th. If they think like a chess player they will take on the case now.

..at that, Donofrio's argument is founded on the principle that he was born in Hawaii and there is no issue with the birth certificate. This isn't the case our side is looking for.. imho, this is the weakest of them all.