Cobb: Obligatory Seriousness on Foreign Born Presidents

November 16, 2004

Obligatory Seriousness on Foreign Born Presidents

The noise to draft Arnold Schwartzeneggar has reached an annoying pitch, or maybe it was just that one radio host last night who badgered his callers. For him, the only legitimate reason not to change the constitution was to admit you don't trust foreign born immigrants.

My point is simply this. Do we really need to outsource the presidency? A constitutional amendment which allows foreign born individuals to become president is more than an open invitation. It is a call for assistance, an admission of dependency.

Furthermore, if not Arnold than who? You don't amend the Constitution for the sake of one man. I don't care if he's Jesus.

Posted by mbowen at November 16, 2004 07:18 AM

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I like Jennifer Granholm, governor of Michigan (she was born in Canada and is mentioned as a possbile VP candidate in 08). I disagree with your "outsourcing" comment -- the whole point of America is that we are (with the exception of Native Americans) a nation of immigrants (voluntary and involuntary). Having Arnold or Granholm be president would be an affirmation of Amercian values, not an assult against them.

Posted by: Gol at November 16, 2004 07:48 AM

The reason the Republicans want ot the change the constitution is simple: Arnold is their answer for 2008. They cannot place one of the right-wing zealots on the ballot and expect to win. McCain will be 72 years old in 2008. Guiliani is expected to challenge Clinton in 2006. Who else is there for 2008?

Posted by: EG at November 16, 2004 09:54 AM

I'm OK with foreign born Presidents, as long as they've been citizens of the U.S. for at least 20 years, and have not (voluntarily, knowingly) been citizens of any other country for 10 years. I think the minimum age could use a little work; 45 would be a reasonable cutoff, but 35 is insane.

Posted by: Xrlq at November 16, 2004 10:59 AM

There are no shortages of candidates, really. I mean who had heard of Howard Dean before this election season. What about Edwards? They ran very interesting campaigns and energized the electorate but were relative nobodies before.

Don't underestimate Jeb Bush. Remember when everyone was calling GWBush 'Shrub'? That was in comparison to Jeb's political skills. Believe me, Jeb will startle and amaze.

Posted by: Cobb at November 16, 2004 11:22 AM

Another Bush? Although I have nothing personal against the man (and he's more articulate than the other one), doesn't that begin to look like a monarchy?

Posted by: EG at November 16, 2004 02:15 PM