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2010-04-21 Home Front: Politix

The Arizona House on Monday voted for a provision that would require President Barack Obama to show his birth certificate if he hopes to be on the state's ballot when he runs for reelection.
For some reason I think this legislation is already moot.
The House voted 31-22 to add the provision to a separate bill. The measure still faces a formal vote.

It would require U.S. presidential candidates who want to appear on the ballot in Arizona to submit documents proving they meet the constitutional requirements to be president.

Phoenix Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema said the bill is one of several measures that are making Arizona "the laughing stock of the nation."

Mesa Republican Rep. Cecil Ash said he has no reason to doubt Obama's citizenship but supports the measure because it could help end doubt.

AoS at 0820 CT: Let me remind our dear readers and commenters about Rantburg policy on this topic: Rantburg does not and will not permit the littering of our site with the 'birther' nonsense. Barack Obama is the legally elected 44th President of the United States. Those of us who oppose him (I feel safe in saying that that's a majority around here) do so because of the flaws we see in his policies, beliefs and character.

Rantburg will not permit comments that advocate the 'birther' foolishness. Don't even try.

Posted by gorb 2010-04-21 00:22|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 How about a provision that would require a presidential candidate declare his having previously held "dual citizenship?"

Posted by Besoeker 2010-04-21 08:25|| 2010-04-21 08:25|| Front Page Top

#2 Phoenix Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema said the bill is one of several measures that are making Arizona "the laughing stock of the nation."

She has it wrong. Comrade Zero is making our nation the laughing stock of the world.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2010-04-21 11:30|| 2010-04-21 11:30|| Front Page Top

#3 Regardless of BO and all the hullaballoo surrounding this issue, it is not a bad idea to require a check each candidate to make sure he/she meets the basic requirements of the office during the filing for the office. This would eliminate a lot of the nonsense that is going on now. We tend to take it for granted that a candidate is qualified because his or her party puts them forth as a candidate.

Posted by JohnQC 2010-04-21 11:51|| 2010-04-21 11:51|| Front Page Top

#4 Public Office = Public Record
City, County, State, Federal

Legends of the Fall (close enough)
Hopkins: What is your business with this man?
Sheriff: That's a private matter mister
Hopkins: Ah, but thats a public office you hold Sheriff

So simple, it took this long for a governing body to have it implimented.

Posted by swksvolFF 2010-04-21 12:26|| 2010-04-21 12:26|| Front Page Top

#5 How about a provision that would require a presidential candidate declare his having previously held "dual citizenship?"

Dual citizenship as a child is the choice of the parents. Dual citizenship as an adult should disqualify a candidate, in my opinion. Using one's other childhood passport to get around the laws of the nation where one lives demonstrates a serious character flaw, as well.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-04-21 12:48|| 2010-04-21 12:48|| Front Page Top

#6 Using one's other childhood passport to get around the laws of the nation where one lives demonstrates a serious character flaw, as well. Trailing Wife

Using one's childhood passport (faithfully renewed every 5 years) to gain entry into US 'denied entry' country (Pakistan), or apply for US student scholarships might fall into your category as well TW. Not saying our dear leader would contemplate such an action of course.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-04-21 14:11|| 2010-04-21 14:11|| Front Page Top

#7 might fall into your category as well TW

Yes, it most certainly might, Besoeker. Although it would have been his guardians who handled the renewals until the lad in question was 21.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-04-21 14:37|| 2010-04-21 14:37|| Front Page Top

#8 I, for one, have NEVER understood the whole ongoing "birther" nonsense. The Constitution seems fairly straightforward on this matter. After the EC meets and decides, the courts have no say in the results. Only the Legislative branch's impeachment remedy would apply. Even if a "smoking gun" document is now found, does ANYBODY foresee that happening with the current makeup of the House and Senate?

In any case, "His Oneness" is looking more and more each day as describing the number of terms he will hold in office. Thank God!

Posted by Omolush de Medici1656 2010-04-21 15:05|| 2010-04-21 15:05|| Front Page Top

#9 Omolush de Medici1656, as I read the article, this only would only apply to Barack Obama -- and all other candidates -- should he run for reelection in the future, not retroactively to the 2008 election.

Posted by trailing wife 2010-04-21 15:39|| 2010-04-21 15:39|| Front Page Top

#10 Even if a "smoking gun" document is now found, does ANYBODY foresee that happening with the current makeup of the House and Senate?
Omolush de Medici1656

Here's a bet you can bank on. No matter what the offence, Barry will never EVER be impeached and removed from office. He may never be VOTED out of office either.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-04-21 15:44|| 2010-04-21 15:44|| Front Page Top

#11 He may never be VOTED out of office either.

Besoeker, there is a bet I would not take. The ranks of the disenchanted grows with each day.

Posted by JohnQC 2010-04-21 15:59|| 2010-04-21 15:59|| Front Page Top

#12 John, I know this is out-of-the-box, and I have very little to base this on, but my gut tells me he'll resign for medical reasons before being defeated in an election. His ego is just too large to handle national level rejection.

Posted by Besoeker 2010-04-21 16:08|| 2010-04-21 16:08|| Front Page Top

#13 Look, we all know Kenya is his homeland. That's not going to change the fact that he's been sworn in as President.

Posted by Michelle Obama 2010-04-21 17:16|| 2010-04-21 17:16|| Front Page Top

#14 Can we talk about Him being the Anti-Christ? Yeah, it's even wackier, but much more interesting than birth certificates. Especially with some popcorn and a beer.

Posted by SteveS 2010-04-21 17:38|| 2010-04-21 17:38|| Front Page Top

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