Comments on: McCain is ‘Natural Born’ and Eligible for Presidency, Senate Confirms http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/ America's Election HQ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:50:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Scarlete http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333893 Scarlete Thu, 01 May 2008 19:04:20 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333893 Kevin: It was an issue because the Democrats wanted to cause folks to question McCain's credentials -- even before they presented their complaint, they knew the outcome of the Senate's decision. And the Senate knew what their adjudication had to be, but they prolonged it as long as they could. All a shameful sham. However, folks like us have more expertise about military affairs and military dependent's birth right in foreign countries, born on US soil. Consequently, we aren't ignorant about this matter. Kevin: It was an issue because the Democrats wanted to cause folks to question McCain’s credentials — even before they presented their complaint, they knew the outcome of the Senate’s decision. And the Senate knew what their adjudication had to be, but they prolonged it as long as they could. All a shameful sham.

However, folks like us have more expertise about military affairs and military dependent’s birth right in foreign countries, born on US soil. Consequently, we aren’t ignorant about this matter.

]]> By: Scarlete http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333816 Scarlete Thu, 01 May 2008 18:31:45 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333816 For some reason my comment was sent without my entire screen name: It's Scarlete, not Scarlet. Kevin, you are correct. Hopefully, you shall read my comments. For some reason my comment was sent without my entire screen name: It’s Scarlete, not Scarlet.

Kevin, you are correct. Hopefully, you shall read my comments.

]]> By: Very Good! http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333696 Very Good! Thu, 01 May 2008 17:34:05 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333696 That should end the nonsense so we can all get on with the task to have McCain elected. He will be a great President! That should end the nonsense so we can all get on with the task to have McCain elected. He will be a great President!

]]> By: Bob http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333662 Bob Thu, 01 May 2008 17:22:28 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333662 I agree with Kevin. This was a total non-issue. McCain was born on U.S. Soil! It is a disgrace it was even brought to a vote. I agree with Kevin. This was a total non-issue. McCain was born on U.S. Soil! It is a disgrace it was even brought to a vote.

]]> By: Tominellay http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333620 Tominellay Thu, 01 May 2008 17:04:18 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333620 I think that the courts are here to interpret the Constitution. I think it is polite of the senators to pass a resolution of this nature, but I don't think it's their province to interpret the Constitution. Words mean something; the courts have a specific role to play in our country, which is to interpret the meaning of the words of the Constitution. John served in the military, his parents served in the military, and this is not deniable. That he is a natural born citizen or a naturalized citizen is certainly a question: it's one for the courts. If the courts decide one way or the other way, it is not a reflection on the courage or character of the man, simply a decision on his eligibility for office based on what the Constitution says. Some may think it's a crying shame that this is a question; but it is. Perhaps Gov. Arnold might like to be president; he's not a natural born citizen, and doesn't claim to be. Is it a crying shame that someone who has served his state as a governor cannot be president? Whether it's a shame or not, it's a Constitutional question, not a question of loyalty and ability. I happen not to be a supporter of McCain's candidacy for president; but aside from that, this is a republic with a Constitution. Let's agree to follow the Constitution: the senate can't decide this issue; the courts must. I think that the courts are here to interpret the Constitution. I think it is polite of the senators to pass a resolution of this nature, but I don’t think it’s their province to interpret the Constitution. Words mean something; the courts have a specific role to play in our country, which is to interpret the meaning of the words of the Constitution. John served in the military, his parents served in the military, and this is not deniable. That he is a natural born citizen or a naturalized citizen is certainly a question: it’s one for the courts. If the courts decide one way or the other way, it is not a reflection on the courage or character of the man, simply a decision on his eligibility for office based on what the Constitution says. Some may think it’s a crying shame that this is a question; but it is. Perhaps Gov. Arnold might like to be president; he’s not a natural born citizen, and doesn’t claim to be. Is it a crying shame that someone who has served his state as a governor cannot be president? Whether it’s a shame or not, it’s a Constitutional question, not a question of loyalty and ability.
I happen not to be a supporter of McCain’s candidacy for president; but aside from that, this is a republic with a Constitution. Let’s agree to follow the Constitution: the senate can’t decide this issue; the courts must.

]]> By: Mary Williams http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333545 Mary Williams Thu, 01 May 2008 16:23:10 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333545 05-01-08 I think John Mccain would make a fine President it's not so much the age it"s the knowledge that he has. 05-01-08
I think John Mccain would make a fine President it’s not so much the age it”s

the knowledge that he has.

]]> By: Kevin the vet http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333493 Kevin the vet Thu, 01 May 2008 16:03:56 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333493 All military bases and consular enclaves are considered "US soil" regardless of their geographic location, so why this was ever an issue eludes me. All military bases and consular enclaves are considered “US soil” regardless of their geographic location, so why this was ever an issue eludes me.

]]> By: Jim Slack http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333263 Jim Slack Thu, 01 May 2008 13:54:39 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333263 There is also a precedent. Mitt Romney's father, George Romney, the leading Republican candidate in 1968, and unquestioned "natural born American" was born in Mexico of Morman parents. He self destructed but no one questioned his consltitutional right to be President. There is also a precedent. Mitt Romney’s father, George Romney, the leading Republican candidate in 1968, and unquestioned “natural born American” was born in Mexico of Morman parents. He self destructed but no one questioned his consltitutional right to be President.

]]> By: Kappa http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333245 Kappa Thu, 01 May 2008 13:43:51 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333245 He still married for money, and left his 1st wife after she got seriously hurt in an auto accident. Plus he's gonna need diaphers, and to be spoon fed real shortly here folks... He still married for money, and left his 1st wife after she got seriously hurt in an auto accident. Plus he’s gonna need diaphers, and to be spoon fed real shortly here folks…

]]> By: maria inde http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333032 maria inde Thu, 01 May 2008 10:46:27 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-333032 Democrats should try to check Obama. It is really wrong that a person whose father was not an American can be automatically American citizen. How dare they to question Mr.McCain´s birthright? Mr.McCain is a real American, not Mr.Obama. The new president should change the law to prevent different elements to be eligible for Presidency. Mr. Schwarzenegger would be more suitable person as a presidential candidate than Obama Democrats should try to check Obama. It is really wrong that a person whose father was not an American can be automatically American citizen. How dare they to question Mr.McCain´s birthright? Mr.McCain is a real American, not Mr.Obama. The new president should change the law to prevent different elements to be eligible for Presidency. Mr. Schwarzenegger would be more suitable person as a presidential candidate than Obama

]]> By: Bluewatersailor http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-332992 Bluewatersailor Thu, 01 May 2008 08:46:08 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-332992 It is established law that any individual born on a military base, of US parents in a foreign country IS a "natural born" American citizen. My birth certificate and passport attest to that fact. A non-issue! It is established law that any individual born on a military base, of US parents in a foreign country IS a “natural born” American citizen. My birth certificate and passport attest to that fact. A non-issue!

]]> By: hugh http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-332714 hugh Thu, 01 May 2008 01:51:27 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-332714 Senator McCains father serving/defending the United States allows these "patriots" to question the Senators birthright. The Dems will use any and all tactics to disqualify Senator McCain from the presidential race. Is this Billy's idea? Senator McCains father serving/defending the United States allows these “patriots” to question the Senators birthright. The Dems will use any and all tactics to disqualify Senator McCain from the presidential race. Is this Billy’s idea?

]]> By: A.M. Saqib http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-332702 A.M. Saqib Thu, 01 May 2008 01:41:26 +0000 http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/30/mccain-is-natural-born-and-eligible-for-presidency-senate-confirms/#comment-332702 I am extremely happy that 'Senate' made this decision. Although I am supporting 'Barak Obama' for 2008 presidential election, but I think 'John McCain is the finest American that I have ever known.. He is an American 'HERO', and I am very pleased that he has been treated as a natural born citizen of United States. A.M. Saqib Houston, Texas I am extremely happy that ‘Senate’ made this decision. Although I am supporting ‘Barak Obama’ for 2008 presidential election, but I think ‘John McCain is the finest American that I have ever known.. He is an American ‘HERO’, and I am very pleased that he has been treated as a natural born citizen of United States.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

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