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To: Perdogg

This article makes the case that Ted Cruz is indeed a natural born citizen—whether one takes a conservative (originalist) or liberal (Living Constitution) view.

The article then concludes with:

One of the few persons who would likely have standing to sue over Cruz’s Article II eligibility would be another Republican candidate running for the GOP nomination. If Donald Trump doubts that Ted Cruz is a natural born citizen, he can file suit immediately in U.S. district court. A federal judge would almost certainly expedite consideration of the case, and any appeal would likely be decided on an emergency basis.

Trump could resolve this matter quickly, if he believes this is a genuine issue


24 posted on 01/07/2016 6:44:19 AM PST by Critical One
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To: Critical One
I once supposed that anyone who donated to a questionable candidate should have standing to sue on the grounds of fraudulent solicitation. The rationale is that if a candidate knows he is ineligible and sets up a contribution structure anyway, how is that any different than someone setting up a fake charity to defraud donors and steal their money?

That is why a donor who is actually harmed by loss of money on fraudulent terms should have standing to sue the candidate to prove his eligibility, and therefore prove that campaign solicitations are not fraudulent.

-PJ

59 posted on 01/07/2016 7:43:09 AM PST by Political Junkie Too (If you are the Posterity of We the People, then you are a Natural Born Citizen.)
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To: Critical One
Trump could resolve this matter quickly, if he believes this is a genuine issue

Obfuscate much?

Trump hasn't said that was the issue.

But of course you know that.

You just want to spread a lie.

60 posted on 01/07/2016 7:43:38 AM PST by Balding_Eagle ( (The Great Wall of Trump ---- 100% sealing of the border. Coming soon.)
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To: Critical One

Trump cannot show damages at this point since Cruz has not actually received any votes in a primary or caucus. Until Iowa caucuses or complete, Trump is not legally affected and it may not be until the New Hampshire Primary that Trump can show damages since I don’t believe Iowa actually has a ballot during a caucus. A case cannot be brought forward in court unless a litigant has standing and Trump has no standing until he can legally show harm.


91 posted on 01/07/2016 12:55:24 PM PST by visually_augmented (I was blind, but now I see)
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