Rather, a president who is American by citizenship, meaning he was born here, but not by blood. Lets say an Arab Mexican who was born in the u.s.a? Will there ever be one? Why or why not?
Hey, I thought anyone who was born in the u.s.a has an equal opportunity to run for presidency ?
Maybe I'd like to run, and I'm Iranian Arab American.
2007-07-22 13:28:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
American by blood would be blood of the descendants of the European.
2007-07-22 13:33:29 · update #1
American by blood ??
no ones really american by blood .. the US is only a few hundred years old.. we are a very new country.. we're american citizens rather
Most of our ancestors came from Europe and/or Africa ..
2007-07-22 15:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by nola_cajun 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can only run for President if you are a natural born citizen (or as you say, American by blood)...
A person who obtains their American citizenship, after arriving in America, cannot run for president. No matter how qualified he is...
"If you're going to be involved in government in the United States, citizenship is a must. To be a Senator or Representative, you must be a citizen of the United States. To be President, not only must you be a citizen, but you must also be natural-born." http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_citi.html
2007-07-22 13:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by Sapere Aude 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i'm hoping no longer. a million. He did no longer create any new jobs, in simple terms stole them from different states. 2. He makes use of agencies small to massive to extra his very own political time table. 3. He has revived the previous State's Rights time table even however that subject became settled via the Civil conflict. 4. His center convictions are those of a populist pandering to the backside basic denominator. 5. you'll be maximum suitable there. yet it somewhat is an recommendations-blowing reason to vote against him.
2016-12-10 19:07:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if it's true that eons ago there existed only ONE land mass, then all humans are related and nobody 'came first.' As far as a President of the USA, as long as he/she was born here, he/she's as American as I am who's relatives came several generations ago. It's only when someone has not been born here, that it's an issue - and for good reason. Most - if not all - are more loyal to their country of birth than any adopted country. I would NEVER vote for someone who wasn't born and raised here.
2007-07-22 13:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
The first several presidents were British citizens at birth. America has been there, done that.
Who cares where they came from? It is their dedication to preserve, defend and protect the constitution of the united states which is the bare minimum for any presidential candidate, and their experience, leadership ability and morality which American voters care about. As long as they are born here, ,it doesn't matter how many generations ago their forefathers became citizens.
2007-07-22 13:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by Jeremiah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What makes someone american by blood?????
The entire country immigrated from different parts of the world. I think your question is will anyone on non-european decent ever become president and that answer I think based on the way the country is heading is yes.
2007-07-22 13:32:43 · answer #6 · answered by Josh 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Can't figure the thumbs down for the Native answers. They are actually the only true blooded Americans. I guess the fundies just see them as heathens and not real Americans. We are the immigrants.
2007-07-22 14:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the Constitution, it says the president has to be born here that is why Gov. Arnold wants to amend the constitution so he can run for President. Research people research. History. Read your history read your constitution.
See link below and see number 4.
2007-07-22 13:40:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There never has been a president by blood ! He or she would have to be indigenous. The white folks carry European blood and the dark guys African blood. The Mexicans would be closer than both. Then again many Mexicans have Spanish blood.
2007-07-22 13:33:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have a citizenship, you are an American. That person would be American.
Some day, if white Christian American ever learns how to stop hating people, we may have a president like that.
2007-07-22 13:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋