“Shall be considered as”
So, for purposes of the presidency, based on what you just wrote above,that I have italicized, would you say that Ted Cruz should be considered “as natural born “ or be considered “NOT as natural born”?
... and that the children of citizens of the United States that might be born beyond the sea, or out of the limits of the United States ...
Were both of his parents citizens of the US at the time of his birth???
Of course he would be numbered among the Natural Born Citizens. The language there is mandatory and in the future perfect tense. Hence all children of citizens born overseas or outside the territories of the United States become Natural Born Citizens at birth. There would be no question about that.
George Washington approved that language one year after the Constitution that he helped draft was ratified by the States.
So, Uncle Chip, do you disagree wth George Washington and the founders who Comprised the First Congress on whether or not someone like Ted Cruz shoul be considered as "Natural Born"?
Uncle Chip, I don't believe you ever answered my question about whether this issue is a deal breaker for you. If the primary comes down to Cruz of Christie are you going to vote? If so, then for whom would you cast your ballot?