[KevinB]

Your explanation assumes that a US citizen is the same thing as a natural born citizen, which is required for eligibility under the Constitution. That’s where the issue arises. Nobody has really disputed whether Zero is a citizen because he was born to a mother who was a citizen. The issue is whether he is deemed to be a natural born citizen because he may not have been born on US soil. I don’t know the answer and am a big supporter of Ted, but the answer is not as simple as you suggest.

[Din Maker]

Your explanation assumes that a US citizen is the same thing as a natural born citizen, which is required for eligibility under the Constitution. That’s where the issue arises.

Normally, I would be concerned about this, but, as another Freeper said elsewhere, Ted Cruz is one of the 10 smartest Constitutional Lawyers in America. (If you don't believe it, ask Harvard Professor Alan Dershowitz.) I'm sure Ted has the steam roller ready to roll over this little "bump in the road". The guy is brilliant.

[chris37]

No, my explanation shows that his citizenship was conferred on him at birth by his mother, therefore, he is a natural born citizen.