No Muslim should be US president: Carson

AFP ^ | 9/21/15

[markomalley]

Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson said no Muslim should be president of the United States, adding a new twist to a controversy roiling the party’s White House nominating race.

In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Carson, a retired brain surgeon who often refers to his own deep Christian faith, was asked whether a president’s religion should matter.

“I guess it depends on what that faith is. If it’s inconsistent with the values and principles of America, then of course it should matter. But if it fits within the realm of America and consistent with the constitution, no problem,” he said.

Asked whether he believes Islam is consistent with the US constitution, he responded: “No, I don’t. I do not.”

“I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would not agree with that,” he added.

[markomalley]

Not a Carson person, but good for him!

I understand that the GOP-E have a cross and nails all ready for him.

[CptnObvious]

The AP fell for Carson's trap. Now Carson can talk about the Constitution vs Sharia Law vs Socialism (Hillary) all he wants.

LOLARMAOOTF

[shibumi]

And the more they hammer those nails, the stronger Carson will become.

(Provided he doesn’t knuckle under.)

He’s not high on my list either, but occasionally he shows good instinct. (He just needs a crash course in the Constitution.)

[Helicondelta]

Cruz: Excluding Muslims from presidency is unconstitutional

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/candidates/2015/09/20/ted-cruz-excluding-muslims-presidency-unconstituional-caucuses-iowa-politics-ben-carson/72522684/

[grania]

Dr. Carson erred. The better answer would've been to point out that by the Constitution of the US, a Muslim who is a natural born citizen of the US is eligible to be elected President of the US. US citizens will decide.

Shift the question to trusting US voters.

[Olog-hai]

How does Gannett spin Cruz’s “religious test” quote into his saying anything about Muslims in particular?

[ImNotLying]

Abso-freaking-lutely. Carson knew exactly what he was doing. Bravo. Shiria law and the US Constitution mix about as well as oil and water.

[WHBates]

Great, but that’s not what Carson said exactly.

[muir_redwoods]

Too late Doc.

[mikec256]

Yep...we can’t have ANOTHER muslim for president.

[Patton@Bastogne]

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[USCG SimTech]

There was a very lengthy and heated debate during the forming of the government over Catholics and public office holders. To which authority does the public official ultimately serve?

So let’s go over old ground again and dig into the history books to determine how this one ended up.

[DaveA37]

Does anyone really disagree with Carson? Not I, he nailed it squarely.

[iontheball]

Pay particular attention to how people frame this issue. Do you believe:
1. Any Muslim can be president?
2. A natural born citizen Muslim can be president?
3. A natural born citizen Muslim can run for the presidency?

[markomalley]

There was a very lengthy and heated debate during the forming of the government over Catholics and public office holders. To which authority does the public official ultimately serve?

The funny thing is that a good Catholic should ultimately serve Christ the King.

How many non-Catholics, much less non-Christians, would feel comfortable with that?

[redfreedom]

I’m liking this guy more and more everyday. If Trump or Cruz fail, he’d be a good back up. Excellent VP or some high cabinet job.

[samtheman]

I’m liking this guy more and more everyday. If Trump or Cruz fail, he’d be a good back up. Excellent VP or some high cabinet job.

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I agree

[BitWielder1]

Imagine 1940: "No Nazi should be US President."
Left: How dare he say that? It's unconstitutional!
Notice how the Left are Constitutionalists only when it suits them.

[SisterK]

Excellent, Dr. Carson!
Libtards need to be educated about sharia law.