Posted on 03/16/2013 5:47:30 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
They’re republicans, of course the issue will be raised. The msm is already doing it in the case of Ted Cruz and went after John McCain in 2008.
So what is your view re Senator Cruz? Do you think he qualifies as natural born?
I really like the guy, but there is some controversy re whether or not he is a natural born citizen.
I agree. Palin was going to be defeated by the rhino GOP in 2012. Hopefully everyone has learned their lesson and won’t settle for less than a hard core conservative in 2016. Go Sarah. After all these years I still stand and clap in front of my TV when she speaks.
Not everyone can or should be considered Presidential material. That said, Cruz has had a very short time on the national political scene. He appears to be both qenuinely Conservative and well spoken. If he continues that, I would expect that he would grow to be a valued Senator, not only for the State of Texas, but for the nation at large. God knows we need a Constitutionally aware legislature that understands the limits set upon it by our founding documents and the economic restraint to stop spending the nation in the to the poor house.
People that are not afraid to rock the boat, upset some long entrenched applecarts, and ferret out blatant and subtle government corruption......all the while adhereing to both the letter and intent of the Constitution.
As for Cruz presidential aspiration don’t you think such speculation a bit premature at best.....sort of like the Soup de Jour? Can’t we just allow him the time necessary to grow into the job he has now?????
If Cruz was indeed born in Canada, something I have not verified, he would not meet the requirements listed under Article II of the Constitution.....Given that circumstance, I would seriously doubt that Cruz, a strict and Conservative Constitutionalist, would even entertain throwing his hat into the presidential arena. If he did, I would then begin to question his Constitionalist credentials....
Keep in mind that the Congress is Co-equal with the executive branch. Sen Cruz, with or without meeting the Article II requirements, cam be a powerful voice in Congress and provide the congressional leadership to chart our nation’s future history......A legislative leader we all could be proud of....
The Dems will stop them in their tracks...on Constitutional grounds...what did you expect them to act like the spineless Repubs?????
How will the Dem’s stop them? The precedence has been set. We’ve now had 2 Presidents with non-citizen parents. You really expect Dems to now decide this is important? Won’t happen.
Hey-—I realize the man is not ready for prime time, and all that.
I simply asked your opinion of whether or not you thought he would meet those requirements..........
I’m extremely happy to have him as my senator at present.
I would, though consider him presidential timber any day of the week—especially in light of the last few we have had.
The simple answer is that no he does not meet Article II eligibility requirements if he was indeed born in Canada, yes I am too proud, so far, that he is your Senator.
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