That of course appears to be the main plank in Leo's case. I have dabbled a little around the American census of 1880. I did find Chester A Arthur, then a lawyer. He is 49 years of age and is stated as born in VT (Vermont). His father, born Ireland and mother born VT. Arthur stated his father was given American citizenship in 1843. There were of course queries by enemies of Chester Arthur born 1829, Vermont, as as you will know, Vice President to President Garfield who was assassinated in 1883. No proof was offered seriously as to his ineligibility.
I find it ironic that President-elect Obama should laud the Declaration of Independence. This included the fight against the British. His father was a British citizen, as you know.
Perhaps this whole business will bring forward a hard and fast enforcement of requirements, for anyone who wishes to get on the ballot for the Presidency of the United States.
“Arthur stated his father was given American citizenship in 1843.”
I’ve been looking for that... Do you know when and where he actually did he say that? In the LOC papers?
Why is that ironic?