The child of an American diplomats or service members, both citizens, stationed in a foreign land is a natural born citizen. A child born of an American and a non-American citizen in a foreign country is not a natural born citizen. He or she may be a citizen, but not "natural born". Frankly, I have always felt that Obama was not a natural born citizen, even if he was born in the US.
We learned in grade school - the definition was even more restrictive, if you were not born in the US, it was understood that you were not a natural born citizen.
There is no legally binding authority to support the position you have stated. Jus soli (right of land) has been the dominant rule, but jus sanguinis (right of blood) has also been incorporated, even allowing for the possibility of only one citizen parent. It’s true this has never been tested in the specific area of candidate eligibility, no doubt because it is nearly impossible to pull off that kind of challenge. But the essential elements that define NBC status are in place and virtually guarantee Cruz would qualify, if such a case were ever to get that far.
Peace,
SR
“The child of an American diplomats or service members, both citizens, stationed in a foreign land is a natural born citizen. A child born of an American and a non-American citizen in a foreign country is not a natural born citizen.”
That is your opinion, not a law, once again we’re talking about here and now, how will this will be politicly resolved.