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To: sunrise_sunset
The meaning of "natural born" is not so clear. It probably does not mean a citizen at birth, but rather, a person who would not be under a birthright claim by another country.

A country can claim as their citizens by jus sanguinis or jus soli or both. We get dual citizens because one country claims through parentage and the other by being born in country. These people in the United States could have obligations of loyalty to both countries making for conflicting interests. The Supreme Court before Scalia came on the scene have decided so and as it is logical.

3 posted on 01/06/2016 4:08:05 PM PST by Red Steel (Ted Cruz: 'I'm a Big Fan of Donald Trump')
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To: Red Steel

A country can claim as their citizens by jus sanguinis or jus soli or both. We get dual citizens because one country claims through parentage and the other by being born in country. These people in the United States could have obligations of loyalty to both countries making for conflicting interests. The Supreme Court before Scalia came on the scene have decided so and as it is logical.
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Red, a little advice...you need to rethink that because you are describing Donald Trump’s exact situation.

Trump IS eligible for the presidency...with NO DOUBT.


7 posted on 01/06/2016 4:11:41 PM PST by House Atreides (Cruzin' and Trumpin' or losin'!)
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To: Red Steel

The Supreme Court has decided nothing about this.

Even Scalia isn’t sure.

It’s funny to see conservatives throw Scalia overboard in favor of Cruz.

Go to the link and find the transcript.


15 posted on 01/06/2016 4:17:32 PM PST by sunrise_sunset
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