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To: dascallie
When Bill Clinton said recently that ‘the constitution defines who is qualified to be president.’ he may have been referring to this issue. Never underestimate the ability of the Clintons to find a way to keep themselves relevant and in power, or to get to their opponents.
7 posted on 08/09/2008 9:03:35 AM PDT by pieceofthepuzzle
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To: pieceofthepuzzle
Bill Clinton said recently that ‘the constitution defines who is qualified to be president.’...

you're right. He was asked about Obama's qualifications, but instead of addressing Obama's experience and abilities, he gave the Constitutional answer.

And instead of phrasing the answer like "Obama is qualified under the Constitution...", he said "The Constitution defines who is qualified...", which leaves open the possibility that Obama may not qualify.

The Clinton's choose their words extremely carefully. As weird as this seems, the Clintons may be expecting this issue to explode.

39 posted on 08/09/2008 9:26:31 AM PDT by Flashlight
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To: pieceofthepuzzle
Remember, Scalia said the Constitution's meaning had to be looked at as What it meant at the time.

The standard for President was the highest.......And probably intended that BOTH parents were Loyal Americans and Citizens at the time.

52 posted on 08/09/2008 9:47:37 AM PDT by Sacajaweau (I'm planting corn...Have to feed my car...)
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