[MagicRat]

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This is really a non-issue. The constitutional restriction on immigrants is an obsolete clause and in this case does the nation a disservice. This clause is imho being used by those who are blinded by partisan loyalty beyond reason.

Plenty of native-born American have done treasonous acts over the years while plenty of immigrants have served the US with great distinction, including fighting and dying in the American armed services.
Therefore, the location of one's birth has nothing to do with any individuals merits as a citizen or one's capacity to be a good president.

As I recall, John McCain was born in the Panama Canal Zone. Should he have been excluded from running for office too?