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Originally posted by danx
I hope I made it clear that I don't endorse, or even agree, with the Federalist's opinion and conclusion.
I mentioned it because it served as basis for a pretty good discussion I had with redhatty yesterday, and because I believe it is the reasoning behind Leo Donofrio's argument.
Originally posted by maybereal11
Yes. Clear as a bell. I appreciate your objectivity and ability to entertain views contrary to your own. A rarity on ATS as of late.
Even Justice Thomas who is a member of the Federalist Society wouldn't risk his reputation endorsing a hearing based on this interpretation of "Natural Born Citizen". Leo's case will not be heard by the SCOTUS.
Just my humble opinion
Originally posted by Anonymous ATS
that said if Obama is found to be not eligible to be president, what is the solution start another 2 year election campaign cycle or just let Biden be president? we can't survive another 2 years of "W".
If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.
Originally posted by Tinkabit
provides motivation and explains embarrassment comment
would at least explain reluctance
be nice
Originally posted by Tinkabit
"Barack Obama claims “particularly serious embarrassment
www.freerepublic.com...
Originally posted by Tinkabit
reply to post by Benevolent Heretic
Here it is
"Barack Obama claims “particularly serious embarrassment will result from turning over the requested documentation” in the Berg case and has filed a request for dismissal and a protective order. www.freerepublic.com...
First, let’s establish that I am no lawyer so don’t depend on my interpretation of the Berg vs. Obama lawsuit as being accurate...
Originally posted by danx
No, if Obama is found ineligible, Vice-President elect Biden acts as President, as stated by Section 3 of the 20th Amendment:
If, at the time fixed for the beginning of the term of the President, the President elect shall have died, the Vice President elect shall become President. If a President shall not have been chosen before the time fixed for the beginning of his term, or if the President elect shall have failed to qualify, then the Vice President elect shall act as President until a President shall have qualified; and the Congress may by law provide for the case wherein neither a President elect nor a Vice President shall have qualified, declaring who shall then act as President, or the manner in which one who is to act shall be selected, and such person shall act accordingly until a President or Vice President shall have qualified.
I believe the House would then select the President.
Originally posted by maybereal11
Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) is the only president born of two immigrants, both Irish.
If either of your parents was an Irish citizen at the time of your birth, then you are automatically an Irish citizen, wherever you were born (except in very limited circumstances).