elvis
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a citizen, yes. but as far as requirements for being president....The answer is "yes". Parents who are American citizens convey that citizenship on to their offspring no matter where in the world they were born. Which is why this "birfer" shit is a complete crock as well.
Not only that, but I'm pretty sure that military bases are considered part of the "home country" within its boundaries. An American military base IS America as far as the law is concerned (also as far as I know...I could be wrong on that though).
but in order to be president, don't you have to have been born here, as obama clearly was, not just have your parents be citizens? I can see how they might make american military bases the homeland, but say your folks went to paris and your mother went into labor early and had you in Paris. I wouldn't think you could be president now.
Nah, if your parents are natural citizens, then you are too. No matter where in the world you were born.
I know Jennifer Granholm (governor of michigan) can never be president because she was born in canada, even though she's a citizen. same with ahhnold.