[HushTX]

It needs to be the original long form and not a reasonable facsimile. Also, all candidates should be subject to a routine background check, including all school, dmv, military, financial, and medical records.

Well said.

The President of the United States is the Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces. That means he or she is in the chain of command of the military. I am of the mind that any person holding that office must meet ALL qualifications for military service. A potential exception would be the physical fitness requirements, as I can't see someone in a wheelchair running 2 miles, let alone meeting the required time. But beyond that I think anything that disqualifies one from military service should disqualify an individual from serving as the Commander in Chief.

Oh, the dreams we dream.

[UCANSEE2]

But beyond that I think anything that disqualifies one from military service should disqualify an individual from serving as the Commander in Chief.

You mean like illegal drug use, mental illness, or addiction to prescription drugs?

[Vermont Lt]

Except that it would be struck down as being more restrictive than the qualifications for President as outlined in the Constitution.

I think simpler is better.

The candidate must provide and make available for public inspection, documentation that proves eligibility for the office they seek.

And, this should be for every elected office in the local, state, and federal government.

It would take me about ten seconds to prove my eligibility. Why not everyone else?