[billbears]

No my point is that he shouldn't have been allowed to run for office outside of the state he was born in. With his views, I don't think he would have got very far in a run for governor of Georgia.

[Poohbah]

No my point is that he shouldn't have been allowed to run for office outside of the state he was born in. With his views, I don't think he would have got very far in a run for governor of Georgia.

A quick check of the map shows that Georgia was one of his electoral strongholds, as was Virginia.

Your argument doesn't hold up.

[Phantom Lord]

Where does the constitution forbid one from running for office in a state they were not born?

That is just stupid to suggest that such a law or constitutional amendment should be passed, let along considered. In America we have the freedom of movement and the freedom to live where we choose. And the freedom to endeavor in the careers of our choosing.

[Ditto]

With his views, I don't think he would have got very far in a run for governor of Georgia.

Who dat? Jimmy Carter?