John McCain's birth has some people questioning whether legally -- constitutionally -- he can become president of
the United States. Political Nanny thinks that in John's case it's a ridiculous question,
but it's fun to see one of the facts we all learn as first-graders (or
is it third?) being brought to bear in real life.
The
problem: the Constitution requires American presidents to be "natural
born citizens." McCain was born on a U.S. naval base in the Panama
Canal Zone, back when the Central American area was under U.S. control.
The Arizona senator -- and his legal counsel Ted Olson -- argue
that the founding fathers did not envision barring children of military
families from becoming presidents, simply because they were born
outside the U.S. due to military service.
Don't worry, little John. You're very special and you're very American. Now go outside and rattle sabers.
Photo: friendsofmccain.com
