Constitutionally, is John Ashley McCain eligible to hold the office of President of the United States? I?

Question

I just heard on CNN that actually he isn't, but Obama is the only one that could challenge his candidacy. I know this has been asked before, but the way it was explained (again) it made me question it again. He really isn't a "natural born" citizen of the U.S. Yes, he's a citizen, but he is not "natural born".

Answer 1

Not all of our Presidents were born in the U.S. This is one area that the Supreme Court has not decided yet.

Anyhew, in Shakespeare, a man born from a Caesarian Section WOULD NOT be "natural-born". The area is too murky...

Answer 2

Yes, he is natural born, by the legal definition. His parents were both US citizens when he was born. Some will point out that he was born on a military base, but this has not been recognized as granting citizenship. But just as Mitt Romney's father, who was born in Mexico, was a citizen by virtue of his parents' citizenship, so is McCain.

And isn't his middle name Sidney?

Answer 3

I dont really know,But all I know is that if McSame,I mean McCain gets elected,Im going to hang myself.

Answer 4

The constitution does not define "natural born". However, a person born to US citizens is a citizen AT BIRTH. As such, they are born a citizen.

Answer 5

Yes he is.

If you were born to military parents, on a military base anywhere in the world you would be eligible.

Laz,  I have some rope, would you like to borrow it?

Answer 6

Yes-      CNN >> what a joke!