How many of you agree that a presidential candidate should be born in the USA.?

Answer 1

i could care less about it, it doesn't mean a thing , some naturalized citizens know more about the country than people born here, its a meaningless qualification

Answer 2

Actually to be technically correct, a presidential candidate does not have to be born in the USA. They have to be a "natural citizen" which includes, among other things in addition to born in the USA:

Any one born outside the United States, both of whose parents are citizens of the U.S., as long as one parent has lived in the U.S.

Any one born outside the United States, if one parent is a citizen and lived in the U.S. for at least one year and the other parent is a U.S. national

Any one born in a U.S. possession, if one parent is a citizen and lived in the U.S. for at least one year

Any one found in the U.S. under the age of five, whose parentage cannot be determined, as long as proof of non-citizenship is not provided by age 21

Any one born outside the United States, if one parent is an alien and as long as the other parent is a citizen of the U.S. who lived in the U.S. for at least five years (with military and diplomatic service included in this time)

And yes, I agree.

Answer 3

I agree with that to a certain point. If their families migrated over here from another country when they were small, I would consider it. I think Arnold S. is a good example♥

Answer 4

India is virtually being ruled by an Italian Woman,Sonia married to the grand son of the former Prime Minister,Nehru (and son of Indira Gandhi, who was also Prime Minister of India). He later became Prime Minister himself. Now the Italian woman is for all purposes is the unquestionable arbitrator. Sooner or later either she or her son / daughter is going to be Indian Prime Minister. These are facts. But do they read alright? Indian Constitution, written during 1947 - 1950 is helpless as it has not adopted this feature from American Constitution , though some of the other good features have been adopted. Better for US Constitution to retain the stipulation.No need of Exceptions.

Answer 5

Yes, I agree.

Answer 6

I agree with the Constitution. Can you imagine if an amendment passed to get Ahnold in, and the next election had George Soros and his billions? Down the tube quickly.

Answer 7

All of us who are citizens who believe in The Constitution, which requires Presidential candidates to be born in the USA. If you don't believe in The Constitution, get out.

Answer 8

It's in the Constitution for a darn good reason!

John McCain was actually born in Panama, but he still counts cause an army base is US soil.

Answer 9

I don't think so, it's degrading to immigrants. It's plainly telling them "You can become a citizen, but you will not be equal to and have the same rights as an American born here". And as a nation of immigrants, I think that's messed up.

Answer 10

I suppose so, although John McCain was technically not born in the USA.