Please see post #35. As I stated in that post, another Freeper posted his/her understanding of the types of US citizenship as was taught to him/her. I do not have a source, and have read many opinions here on FR as to what is meant by “naural born” citizen.The original message is here.
The problem with these lines of reasoning is that the term "natural born" has never been adequately defined. The Supreme Court usually decides constitutional issues but it probably can't in this case since the Constitution specifically gives power to Congress to manage the presidential election. It's interesting that the framers directed the most political branch of the government to manage the electoral college.
This idea of a class of citizenship that requires birth in the United States and two citizen parents rests on shaky ground. I don't have time right now but I would like to look up the references in the Donofrio case to see where he gets it from.
Take a look at my about page for a list of references on this topic. I used to post on these BC threads but the sheer quantity of them makes it a waste of time.
Of course we will soon see if the Supreme Court takes the hook.
Thanks! It would be great if the constitutional meaning of “natural born” in reference to the President is soon defined by the USSC Justices.