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Ted Cruz: It Would Be Unconstitutional To Keep Muslim From Running For Prez
TPM ^ | 09/21/2015 | ByCAITLIN MACNEAL

Posted on 09/21/2015 7:19:23 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) did not back up his fellow Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson when asked about the retired neurosurgeon's comment that Muslims should not be president of the United States.

"You know, the Constitution specifies there shall be no religious test for public office and I am a constitutionalist," Cruz said at a Sunday taping of Iowa Public Television's "Iowa Press," according to the Des Moines Register.

Carson on Sunday morning told NBC's "Meet the Press" that he would "not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation." In an interview with The Hill later on Sunday, Carson stood by his remarks.

"I do not believe Sharia is consistent with the Constitution of this country," he told The Hill. "Muslims feel that their religion is very much a part of your public life and what you do as a public official, and that’s inconsistent with our principles and our Constitution."

Although Cruz weighed in on Carson's comments, he would not criticize Donald Trump for failing to correct a town hall audience member who said President Obama is a Muslim.

"My view, listen. The president’s faith is between him and God. What I’m going to focus on is his public policy record," Cruz said when asked about Trump's comments on "Iowa Press," according to the Des Moines Register.

(Excerpt) Read more at talkingpointsmemo.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cruz; muslimamericans; muslims; president; tedcruz
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To: jospehm20

“So help me God” is not part of the oath. But a Muslim cannot take the oath because the only law is Sharia. A muslim cannot swear to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.


21 posted on 09/21/2015 7:32:01 AM PDT by Arthur McGowan (Beau Biden's funeral, attended by Bp. Malooly, Card. McCarrick, and Papal Nuncio, Abp. Vigano.)
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To: SeekAndFind

I wonder how far into our government Muslims have already infiltrated.


22 posted on 09/21/2015 7:32:18 AM PDT by DungeonMaster (The federal government retards me.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Dr Carson said “should” not can’t. That makes it a personal belief, however true, not a constitutional one.


23 posted on 09/21/2015 7:32:23 AM PDT by Cyman (We have to pass it to see what's in it= definition of stool sample)
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To: SeekAndFind

It’s not a religion. It’s a world-domination ideology cleverly disguised as a religion.


24 posted on 09/21/2015 7:32:52 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country)
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To: madison10
Sadly, he is correct.

He is absolutely correct. The sad part is having enough people who would vote him into office. That is the part that is killing this Nation.

25 posted on 09/21/2015 7:32:55 AM PDT by GingisK
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To: SeekAndFind

Did CARSON EVER SAY he wanted to take away the Constitutional right of a Muslim to run?


26 posted on 09/21/2015 7:32:58 AM PDT by SoFloFreeper
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To: tumblindice
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”


27 posted on 09/21/2015 7:33:16 AM PDT by SeekAndFind (What is the difference between Obama and government bonds? Government bonds will mature someday)
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To: SeekAndFind

It is up to us, the people, to know the Constitution ourselves, and to vet and elect a candidate who knows and follows the US Constitution, isn’t it?


28 posted on 09/21/2015 7:33:51 AM PDT by Isara
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To: SeekAndFind

Technically it would be unconstitutional, yes.

But we the people can be vehement about not voting in one of those filthy mohammedans.


29 posted on 09/21/2015 7:34:42 AM PDT by ScottinVA (If you're not enraged, you're part of the problem.)
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To: SeekAndFind

It’s funny to watch the left cry about how unPC we are with regard to the Islamic religion while they ignore the fact that Islamics are throwing homosexuals off of roof tops and stoning women to death for offending Allah somehow all because their religion dictates it.


30 posted on 09/21/2015 7:36:07 AM PDT by RC one (....and subject to the jurisdiction thereof,)
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To: DiogenesLamp
On what basis would it be unconstitutional to prohibit a Muslim from being president?

Article VI of the U.S. Constitution --

"...no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States."

31 posted on 09/21/2015 7:36:22 AM PDT by gdani (No sacred cows)
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To: DiogenesLamp
I'm glad you asked.

Article VI, Section 3, of the Constitution of 1787:

...but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

32 posted on 09/21/2015 7:36:47 AM PDT by henkster (Liberals forget Dickens' kids forged an Empire on which the sun never set.)
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To: SeekAndFind; Mr. K; LucyT; maggief

Remember the multiple swearing ins on BHO?


33 posted on 09/21/2015 7:36:48 AM PDT by hoosiermama (If Obama canÂ’t convince Americans heÂ’s not a moslem then it certainly isnÂ’t TrumpÂ’s job to do s)
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To: SeekAndFind

Here’s the problem: They can’t honestly take the oath of office to support the Constitution when they don’t support the Constitution. ALL MUSLIMS whether moderate or extreme seek to impose Sharia Law. That is what their religious/political doctrine mandates. They can’t take the oath... they can’t serve. Period.


34 posted on 09/21/2015 7:36:59 AM PDT by pgyanke (Republicans get in trouble when not living up to their principles. Democrats... when they do.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Look folks the candidates need to confront what is going on.

No way in hell is the imaginary mistreatment of Muslims a significant issue in America.

This is all part of the leftist plan to stop anyone from talking about our enemies. And to destroy republicans and patriotic Americans.

Listen to these “journalists”arguing and lecturing candidates on what is hate, etc.


35 posted on 09/21/2015 7:37:14 AM PDT by Williams
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To: henkster

It would be unConstitutional to prohibit a National Socialist, or a fascist, or a Communist from running for President in this country. The only requirements, that the person be a “natural-born” citizen, attained at least 35 years of age, and has resided in the US at least 14 years.

Apparently that “natural-born” clause has become pretty elastic, with some grave misunderstanding of just exactly what it means. Born on US soil? Born elsewhere of US citizen parent of parents? Born of non-citizen parents who have no intention of becoming citizens?


36 posted on 09/21/2015 7:37:17 AM PDT by alloysteel (If Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out? - Will Rogers.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Cruz is absolutely correct via the 1st amendment. That said, it does not mean we have to import humanoids bent on cutting our heads off.


37 posted on 09/21/2015 7:37:38 AM PDT by JEDI4S (I don't mean to cause trouble...it just happens naturally through the Force!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Hell, no, a muslim should not be president! Haven’t we learned anything from Obama???


38 posted on 09/21/2015 7:37:47 AM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: madison10

Even though I’m with Trump and Carson technically Ted is right.


39 posted on 09/21/2015 7:37:52 AM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: gdani

Beat me by 25 seconds. I wasted time with the italicization.


40 posted on 09/21/2015 7:38:18 AM PDT by henkster (Liberals forget Dickens' kids forged an Empire on which the sun never set.)
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