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Ted Cruz Is A 'Natural Born Citizen,' Board (Illinois) Of Election Finds
Huffington Post ^ | 02/02/2016 06:37 pm ET | Cristian Farias

Posted on 02/02/2016 4:36:59 PM PST by 11th Commandment

On the same day he won the Republican Iowa caucus, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas got a favorable decision from the Illinois Board of Elections, which ruled that he met the citizenship criteria to appear on the state's primary ballot.

Two objectors, Lawrence Joyce and William Graham, had challenged Cruz's presidential bid with the board, contending that his name should not appear on the March 15 ballot because his candidacy did not comply with Article II of the Constitution.

In response to the filings, Cruz's lawyers relied on Supreme Court precedent, legal history and articles from noted constitutional scholars to defend the view that he is in fact "natural born" within the meaning in the Constitution.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Politics/Elections; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: cruz; naturalborncitizen
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To: 11th Commandment
Is Ted Cruz a 'natural born Citizen'? Not if you're a constitutional originalist.

Under Ted Cruz's own logic, he's ineligible for the White House

101 posted on 02/02/2016 5:24:16 PM PST by kabar
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To: 11th Commandment

Not as good as a court ruling.
Does the board of election even have a background in law?

We need a court ruling first. Then put in place processes that automatically check eligibility.


102 posted on 02/02/2016 5:24:20 PM PST by DannyTN
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To: 11th Commandment

Well, there you go, every anchor baby and Winston Churchill is eligible.


103 posted on 02/02/2016 5:24:25 PM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: Yosemitest

NO.

I was just responding to the Trumpbots.

I like the slogan, and I like this post! :-)

CRUZ OR LOSE!


104 posted on 02/02/2016 5:25:04 PM PST by diamond6 (Behold this Heart which has so loved men!" Jesus to St. Margaret Mary)
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To: butterdezillion
It wasn't heard by the SCOTUS in the last eight years.
It won't be heard by the SCOTUS in the next eight years.

Conservative, Showman, or Rino.

Those are your choices.

105 posted on 02/02/2016 5:26:39 PM PST by Outlaw76 (Citizens on the Bounce!)
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To: I want the USA back
The left will bring up the issue again during the campaign.

I'm game, I'll vote for the candidate that the left will have absolutely no issues with. Now, which one (or ones, if I have a choice) are you recommending?

106 posted on 02/02/2016 5:26:43 PM PST by C210N (Supporting the Constitutional Conservative in the race. Constitutional Conservative Cruz.)
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To: 11th Commandment

I’m sue trump supporters are relieved to discover this. /s


107 posted on 02/02/2016 5:27:36 PM PST by lonestar67 (I remember when unemployment was 4.7 percent / Cruz 2016)
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To: I want the USA back

“The left will bring up the issue again during the campaign.”

Let them.

Are you going to weenie out, because you’re afraid of an illegitimate issue being presented?

So, this ridiculous issue is a reason to vote for Trump?


108 posted on 02/02/2016 5:28:14 PM PST by diamond6 (Behold this Heart which has so loved men!" Jesus to St. Margaret Mary)
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To: Yosemitest
Your stupid uneducated spam will never make Cruz natural born.

I have known longer than since Cruz took his first breath on Canadian soil what the ‘original intent’ of the founding fathers meant when they specifically used the words ‘natural born’.

I was born on German soil, to two American citizens, and I am NOT natural born. Take your stupid spam and stuff it!!!

109 posted on 02/02/2016 5:28:35 PM PST by Just mythoughts (Jesus said Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: Just mythoughts

Are you a constitutional attorney?

Didn’t think so.

I’d like to hear from somebody who is.

Whoever here is trying to dispense legal advice without a license is committing the crime of practicing law without a license.


110 posted on 02/02/2016 5:30:29 PM PST by diamond6 (Behold this Heart which has so loved men!" Jesus to St. Margaret Mary)
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To: Outlaw76

It wasn’t heard by SCOTUS because 2008 was a coup. Those who the courts would have to acknowledge as having “standing” were threatened out of pursuing it.

Long, long story.


111 posted on 02/02/2016 5:33:58 PM PST by butterdezillion
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To: diamond6; Cboldt

I pinged an awesome attorney who also is a wonderful teacher...ask away


112 posted on 02/02/2016 5:34:25 PM PST by Just mythoughts (Jesus said Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: editor-surveyor
Cruz supporters claim Ted Cruz mom never petitioned US Consulate. 'There's no requirement.' "Ted Cruz does not need Certificate Birth Abroad" What was Ted Cruz proof US citizenship for the US passport?  photo image_zpskwhynsy4.jpeg
113 posted on 02/02/2016 5:34:52 PM PST by bushpilot2
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To: editor-surveyor

Taking the checks and balances seriously does NOT make a person a fool. Somebody saying that Congress passing a law settles its Constitutionality is a fool.


114 posted on 02/02/2016 5:37:28 PM PST by butterdezillion
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To: Just mythoughts

I’m talking about a constitutional attorney.

I’m an attorney, too, by the way.


115 posted on 02/02/2016 5:38:40 PM PST by diamond6 (Behold this Heart which has so loved men!" Jesus to St. Margaret Mary)
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To: 11th Commandment

I guess that settles it.


116 posted on 02/02/2016 5:39:01 PM PST by CPT Clay (Hillary: Julius and Ethal Rosenberg were electrocuted for selling classified info.)
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To: diamond6
I gave No legal advise... I stated what I learned when I took the Constitution exam way back when.
117 posted on 02/02/2016 5:39:26 PM PST by Just mythoughts (Jesus said Luke 17:32 Remember Lot's wife.)
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To: scooby321

Congress passed a non-binding resolution declaring that John McCain was eligible. It was a signal to the courts about their position on the matter, but it didn’t legally resolve anything.

Yes, I believe Cruz is eligible.


118 posted on 02/02/2016 5:39:30 PM PST by BuckeyeTexan (There are those that break and bend. I'm the other kind. ~Steve Earle)
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To: Lurkinanloomin

Quite a few Royals have American mothers.


119 posted on 02/02/2016 5:40:22 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: Just mythoughts

That was tongue in cheek. :-)


120 posted on 02/02/2016 5:40:28 PM PST by diamond6 (Behold this Heart which has so loved men!" Jesus to St. Margaret Mary)
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