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Trump-Cruz: Is the bromance over?

They were becoming the ultimate political power couple. GOP presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Ted Cruz staged a rally together, treated each other with unusual civility, and even spurred talk that they may become running mates.

But it looks like their famed “bromance” could be heading for a fast and ugly end. Because a new poll shows that Cruz is now Trump’s main opponent in the Iowa caucuses, which are less than 60 days away.

The two are headed for a collision course that would have seemed unlikely just months ago, when Cruz’s campaign was polling in the single digits and struggling to gain traction.

A new Quinnipiac University poll has Trump holding a narrow two-point lead over Cruz in Iowa. Trump is still in first place among GOP candidates, with support from 25 percent of likely caucus voters. But Cruz is nipping at his heels with 23 percent.

Speaking to reporters before a candidate forum in Cedar Rapids, Cruz said Republican voters are starting to coalesce behind his candidacy, saying his support was growing stronger as the time to vote draws near.

“They are looking not for a campaign conservative who talks a good game on the trail, they want a consistent conservative,” Cruz said. “In the wake of the Paris attacks and the wake of San Bernardino, voters are looking for a strong commander in chief.”

Cruz, who entered and exited to a standing ovation from the crowd, promised to “utterly destroy” Islamic terrorists.

“We will carpet-bomb them into oblivion,” Cruz said. “I don’t know if sand can glow in the dark, but we’re going to find out.”

Front-runner Donald Trump urged supporters at a rally in Spencer to do all they can to make it to the caucuses on Feb. 1. Many of Trump’s supporters have not voted in previous presidential contests, and a hoarse Trump said a strong showing was essential for his campaign — and turning out is everything.

“You’ve got to get to the caucus, you’ve got to get there,” Trump said. “Even if you’re not feeling good, if you’re feeling horrible, if you had a horrible fight with your wife or your husband… if you caught your husband cheating the night before, you’ve got to go to the caucus, right? And vice versa.”

The Iowa caucuses — which are heavily influenced by evangelical Christians on the Republican side — can give a candidate momentum heading into the later primary.

National security was a top issue for the candidates, following the San Bernardino massacre and the recent attacks in Paris.

Cruz defended his call for prayers in the wake of the mass shooting in San Bernardino.

“There has never been a time in the history of this country where we needed prayer more,” Cruz said to cheers.

Before his event, Trump repeated to reporters recent comments that the U.S. should target terrorists’ families, saying: “We have to start looking at families now, we have to look at ’em very tough.” He gave no specifics, however.

Cruz was one of five candidates who spoke at an event sponsored by the tea party-backed FreedomWorks. Before his speech, Cruz defended his vote earlier this year to eliminate the National Security Agency’s bulk phone-records collection program and replace it with a more restrictive measure to keep the records in phone companies’ hands. The more restrictive program went into effect four days before the San Bernardino shooting.

“The reason this terror attack occurred is not that the federal government needs to see yet more private information from law-abiding citizens,” Cruz said.

Cruz also rejected calls from the Obama administration and the Democratic presidential candidates for stricter gun-control laws. Cruz blamed the Obama administration with failing to “distinguish between good guys and bad guys.”

“We don’t stop the bad guys by taking away our guns,” Cruz said. “We stop the bad guys by using our guns. We need to be protecting law-abiding citizens and targeting terrorists. As president, I will focus the national security and law enforcement apparatus on radical Islamic terrorists.”

The Associated Press contributed to this article

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    • walter says

      I AGREE 100 PERCENT, TRUMP AND CRUZ AND IF THEY STICK TOGETHER NOTHING CAN STOP THEM.

      I BELIEVE CRUZE WOULD HAVE A PROBLEM AS PRESIDENT, HE IS NOT READY TO RUN THIS COUNTRY YET, TRUMP IS.

        • Jay Bell says

          Only problem is that Cruz is NOT eligible to run for President or Vice President. His father was not an American citizen at the time of his birth AND he was not born in the U.S. (he was born in Canada). He could probably squeak by if both of his parents had been citizens, at the time of his birth OR he was born here. (Obama’s father was not a U.S. citizen, but, as far as we know, Obama was born in the U.S.) Two strikes and Cruz is probably a non-starter. Probably one reason why Trump is backing away from Cruz as a potential V.P. candidate–the other is that Cruz is beginning to outshine Trump in Iowa.

    • Kathy Diamond says

      If, what this article says is accurate, Cruz is doing what he always does, FLIP/FLOP.
      This to me is a flaw. Someone who cannot be trusted. We already have that in the White House & Government. We don’t need more of it. I think Trump should tread lightly and be very careful NOT TO TRUST anyone but himself right now

      • MONTE says

        You have to be kidding or your a shill for the demonratical party. Senator Cruz has backed up everything he has said. Compared to obama he is a breath of fresh air.

      • Claudia says

        Kathy Diamond, you obviously don’t know anything about Ted Cruz is you think he is a flip-flopper!! Trump is the one that chances what he believes with whatever way the wind is blowing. I suggest you do some research on Senator Cruz before you vote!! He has stood first on the issues he believes in his entire life!!

      • NANCY BERNARD says

        I will caucus for Dr. Carson along with many other people I know. Just because the Carson fans tend to be like Carson, not in your face, doesn’t mean he isn’t still one of those leading in Iowa. Do you honestly believe all the Carson fans dropped him just because he was never able to have the chance to answer his foreign policy questions, and when asked, was consistently interrupted. No, we aren’t that finicky, we are standing behind Carson all the way. I’ve had enough with infantile bullies in the Oval Office, I want an adult who isn’t afraid of criticism, who will take advise, and who is the only candidate running that has dealt time and again with life saving decisions. I could give a rat’s red patootie about yet another attorney who graduated from Ivy League schools and happens to be able to debate, nor could I care less about a man who got to the #1 in the polls by rabid fans who conveniently overlook all of this bullying,slander, and insults and interruptions and was a strong supporter of Democrats up until he decided he wanted to be the first family of America. Plus, I’m sick of Trump stealing Dr. Carson’s ideas. It was Carson who was ALWAYS PC and proved it. It was CARSON who said we should not have Muslims in the WH as POTUS because of Sharia Law. First Trump “feigned disdain” over his remarks as did Cruz because he wasn’t PC! LOL Now Trump is taking credit for not being PC because he found out how popular it was. I wonder what he will do to Cruz, say about him, that will slander him enough to drop in the polls. The Cruz fans are just as adamant about Cruz as the Trump people are about Trump. They cannot take criticism when it comes to their candidate, I am going to sit back and enjoy the show. BUT, that being said, if Trump feels that one Carson fan will back him, and trust me, there are thousands upon thousands, after he literally slandered the man, he has another thought coming so if Carson did drop out, his supporters will back someone other than Trump and his ratings will go way down.

      • Eleanor says

        I agree that Trump should be EXTREMELY careful who he lets close to him! Very careful. Someone he thinks a friend may be working for “the other side”!! ‘Nough said – just saying………

    • anthony sacco says

      i like Trump,, President
      Conga Lisa Rice,, Vice President, former secretary of state, and a student of Russia
      unbeatable ticket

        • NANCY BERNARD says

          Shows how much you know. Obama isn’t Black, he is WHITE/ARAB! He was the biggest scam ever thrown at the American people, and he is an impostor, a Muslim, and was never connected with Blacks, the South or Slavery. His ancestors not only sold slaves to the slave ships, they owned them, and for you to nix all Blacks running is pathetic. I did not like Carter at all, up until BO he was the worst, so should we put a ban on all Southern White Democrats running for POTUS? SMH

      • David L. says

        I think Trump’s ego will get in the way, also. I don’t think he will listen to anyone else and this could be a real problem for Ted Cruz and our country if Cruz were to be Vice President. I personally believe Ted should be President and that he will make a good one. I just can’t trust Trump with his crazy statements sometimes. I think he would make a good Secretary of Commerce where he can use his negotiating skills to defend us from China and others who are taking advantage of us in trade.

      • Judy says

        Trump may be the brawn, but he is also not lacking in brains. You can’t build a multi-million dollar empire if you aren’t very smart, savvy and capable of dealing with all sorts of people.

      • Eleanor says

        I believe Trump’s love for America and her well being will supersede his ego. America comes first with both these men. The democrats can’t afford a Trump/Cruz or a Cruz/Trump ticket. Together those two men would be very dangerous and powerful. The liberal, dems, the media and the RINO’s will try to bring one or both down. Very dangerous times for these two young men.

    • Sal says

      I would love to see Trump for 8 rears with Cruze and then Cruze for 8 more years. Sixteen years should be enough to straiten this country out after this Muslim Traitor and his cohorts leave. The Democrats are doing their level best to destroy the Republican Party along with the help of the Liberal media. If you want a Socialist /Marxist country there are plenty that you can move to.

    • Ann says

      Trump and Cruz need each other…… The dynamic duo! It will take 2 good men to tell all the truth about what is going on in the USA today! So much is being stricken from the news or is touting to the Obama White House censors! This is just not right!
      Just look at the Water’s World segment on FOX O’Reilly Factor…….. People are so ignorant! They know nothing, but what the leftist preach in short Publicity lines!!! So sad, America!!!

      We can get this USA back together and cooing with all citizens working together!!!
      Elect the right people folks!
      Merry Christmas!

      • Lydia Mc Clain says

        Yes, U.S.A needs these two strong men to lead the country. I am in favor of Cruz to be the President and Trump Vice president. Cruz is very solid and knowledgeable about the Law of the Land, the Constitution and solid in his stand against socialism and liberalism. That is why he is not afraid to say something and stand strongly about any law that is tampered and twisted. As long as there is Cruz and or Trump in the next administration I am confident we will get back the status of this country and the well being of its people!!!

    • Marge says

      Has anyone heard Rachel Madows report on Ted Cruz and his connections to The antiabortion group that endorses killing Dr’s who do abortions by posting their pictures and address on line. Ted Cruz says he is glad to have the endorsement.

  4. marlene says

    cruz already said, in his deceptive and double-faced way, that his appearances with Donald Trump “does mean I support his policies.” cruz is an ineligible traitors for lying to us, pretending he’s eligible; thereby selling out our sovereign Constitutional for his own personal gain. crus is INELIGIBLE

      • Moe Verner says

        Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?
        Even Trump says that he doesn’t believe Obama is a Muslim. Even Trump says that he believes Obama is American-born. Most fellas just won’t quit.

        • Francis Pollock says

          Obama himself said that he was a Muslim. Muslim society kill their own when one try’s to leave the Muslim religion. Obama is still a practicing Muslim. Worst President Ever. Impeach the BUM.

    • David L. says

      I think you are a bit radical in your thinking, Marlene! Why don’t you calm down and explain yourself better in detail so we can understand what is troubling you so much about Ted Cruz.

    • Moe Verner says

      Definitely not. They’re way to far-right for the majority of Americans to vote for them. If they were the republican ticket, it would promise Democrats the White House. Choose carefully, Republicans…

    • Okwaho says

      I agree with all those who belive that TRUMP/CRUZ woulkd ne the best repoblican ticket. I also think that Chris Christy is right for Attorney General, Dr Ben Carson is right for Surgeon General, Mike Huckabee as Sec. of Education, Sarah Palen as Sec. of the Interior, Marco Rubio as Ambassador to Cuba, John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations again, Rick Perry as Energy Sec., Ret. Col. Oliver North as Sec. of Defense and Retain Ashton Carter as Under Sec. of Defense., These are just a few suggestions but I’m sure Mr. trump already has some folks in mind……..

      • Cricky says

        Allan West for DOD! I would trust him over ANYONE for our security of our country! Chris Christy is full of hot air! I haven’t really seen a thing he has accomplished and he is in Government! No Perry..noooo!

      • NANCY BERNARD says

        Dr. Carson has one HELL of a lot to offer besides being Surgeon General and after Trump, who I doubt will be the candidate, slandered his impeccable name, do you honestly think he would want any part of another BO regime, only this time it will be a White man posing as a Conservative? My God, I thought liberals were the worst of the worst when being brainwashed, but you Trump fanatics have them beat.

  7. walter says

    WE NEED TO ABOLISH THE SUPREME COURT, AND ELECT ONE JUDGE FROM EACH STATED AS SUPREM JUDGE AND MAKE THEM HAVE A 6 YEAR TERM LIMIT. WE DO NOT NEED OLD DRUNKS TO BE OUR JUDGE.

    WE ALSO NEED 6 YEAR TERM LIMITS ON ALL POLITICIANS, EXCLUDING TRUMP, HE WILL NEED 12 TO STRAIGHTEN THE COUNTRY OUT. THEN CRUZE WOULD BE READY.

  8. Barbara mueller says

    Your headline misleads. Shame on you. Are you seeking division? Haven’t we had enough of that?

  9. walter says

    ARE WE SET UP FOR A MUSLIM INVASION. WE HAVE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS THAT ARE QUALIFED IN HANDLING GUNS, OUR VETS, TROOPS AND HUNTERS. IT SHOULD BE MANATORY THAT WE CARRY A GUN A ALL TIMES. IF THE PEOPLE IN CALIFORNIA HAD CARRIED GUNS A LOT WOULD BE ALIVE TODAY. SO GET REAL AND GET YOU HEAD OUT OF THE SAND, WE WILL HAVE TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY IF OUR POLITICIANS HAVE TURNED AGAINST US.

    • Sonny says

      Many States are approving the open carry of firearms. This will deter crime and terrorism where this is conducted. Finally, the light is beginning to shine through all this political correctness BS.

    • Kathy Diamond says

      Walter, I think you’re right. We have been, and are being set up. This BULL about GUN CONTROL is a large part of this set up. First let all the illegals into our country, allow them to Illegally vote, Get the wrong person in the White House, Then let Terrorists into our country, then take our Guns Away so we cannot fight back. I believe this is the plan. We need to be alert & stick together as AMERICANS. There is safety in crowds.

      • Cricky says

        how about getting ALL Muslems out of our country including the ones in the WH..Oh lets just get them for TREASON instead.. Firing Squad is the best way to deal with those who commit Treason in our Country!

  10. Sonny says

    Here is the plan. Ted Cruz will be much more valuable as a Supreme Court Justice. President Trump will appoint at least 2 people to the Supreme Court, and what better choice than Ted Cruz to bring the Court back into reality! What are your thoughts on the Vice President? If not Cruz, who?

  11. Mary Ann reimers says

    Cruz piggy backed on to Trump to get votes and now is being a big mouthed turn face.
    I don’t trust cruz. he hasNot got what Trump has. Trump has Gumption .Cruz can be bought off and just wants the votes any way he can.
    How about a Trump and Mitt Romney
    or Trump and Newt
    or just let trump decide who his running mate will be

    • Jay Bell says

      I like Cruz too–but he would likely be ruled ineligible–see the link to conservative Matt Barber’s blog on the eligibility problem that Cruz has–on my post further down.

  13. Al B Peters says

    Trump is an arrogant narcissist and lucky he had a wealthy father…….
    Trump is dishonest and is bordering on being racist with his comments….those comments will hurt Republicans in National elections—not only President—but Republicans are set to lose the Senate again.

    … On the other hand….Cruz is brilliant and he(Cruz) and RUbio-/ will lead the Republicans next Fall.

    Trump is not smart enough to be President as shown by his ignorant, ill thought out responses and demeaning comments at debates.
    Also–why would someone want to reduce his annual salary from $250 million to $400 thousand?
    Obviously , Trump is eying the tax code and hopes to reduce his future taxes and estate taxes(to benefit his Family) by tens of millions…….Trump–will also increase his entertainment value millions by this “run.” so he has a profitabe exit planned.
    Mr. Trump has duped millions of good hearted Republican patriotic Americans. Hopefully they stop acting as lemmings and don’t follow Trump off the proverbial cliff.

    • Cricky says

      then follow Killary off the cliff..because Trump is the only SMART one who would beat her in the election! Trump has KNOWN the Clintons for a long long time! Can Cruz and Rubio say that? Trump is so smarter than you give him credit for and loves this COUNTRY with all his heart! Trump gets things done..you hear that? HE GETS THING DONE! If he can’t do it..he knows who or where to get it done! He is the heartbeat of America and that is why so many want him as their leader! He works hard and understands us..unlike those who have been corrupted by being in Government already! There is NO flipflopping on part of Cruz he has been steady as she goes. He is very brilliant with LAW and the Constitution as well as our Declaration of independence. Trump would be the ONLY one who would fight for limited terms for ALL those running for Government! As well as put them all on same health insurance as the hard working people who put them in Government in the first place! THEY are NOT above the laws they put into action for us to live by! ONCE they all see and understand they are to represent us then things sure would be a lot different!

    • Eleanor says

      My sister sent this to me even though she liked Carly. Hasn’t it dawned on you people yet why these rabid dogs of hell are after Donald Trump? Why the liberal Obama owned mainstream liberal newspapers get caught in their lies against this man, and even the GOP RINO’s are using dirty, underhanded tactics to derail Trump’s campaign, not just the liberal Clinton faction?? EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT A TRUMP FAN
      I’m just Passing this’ll along for what it’s worth. The dogs of hell have been unleashed on Donald Trump.
      For him or against him, this is an interesting (but long read). It’s going to be an exciting year with Donald in the race.
      Some people are getting very nervous: Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett, Eric Holder, Hillary Clinton and Jon Corzine, John Kerry Nancy Pelosi, to name just a few. It’s about the unholy dynamics between big government, big business and big media. They all benefit by the billions of dollars from this partnership, and it’s in all of their interests to protect one another. It’s one for all and all for one. It’s a heck of a filthy relationship that makes everyone filthy rich, everyone except the American people. We get ripped off. We’re the patsies. But for once, the powerful socialist cabal and the corrupt crony capitalists are scared. I’ve never seen them this outraged, this VICIOUS, this motivated or this coordinated. Never in all my years in politics have I seen anything like the way the mad dogs of hell have been unleashed on Donald Trump. The over-the-top reaction to Trump by politicians of both parties, the media and the biggest corporations of America has been so swift and insanely angry that it suggests they are all threatened and frightened like never before.
      Donald Trump can self-fund that amount tomorrow and still have another billion left over to pour into the last two-week stretch run before Election Day. No matter how much they say to the contrary, the media, business and political elite understand that Trump is no joke. He could actually win and upset their nice cozy apple cart.
      It’s no coincidence that everyone has gotten together to destroy The Donald. It’s because most of the other politicians are part of the “old boys club.” They talk big, but in the end they won’t change a thing. They are all beholden to big-money donors. They are all owned by lobbyists, unions, lawyers, gigantic environmental organizations and multinational corporations like Big Pharma or Big Oil. Or they are owned lock, stock and barrel by foreigners like George Soros owns Obama or foreign governments own Hillary with their Clinton Foundation donations.
      These run-of-the-mill establishment politicians are all puppets owned by big money. But there’s one man — and only one man — who isn’t beholden to anyone. There’s one man who doesn’t need foreigners, or foreign governments, or George Soros, or the United Auto Workers, or the teachers union, or the bar association, or the Service Employees International Union, to fund his campaign (or rig the polls).
      Billionaire tycoon and maverick Donald Trump doesn’t need anyone’s help. That means he doesn’t care what the media says. He doesn’t care what the corporate elites think. That makes him very dangerous to the entrenched interests. That makes Trump a huge threat. Trump can ruin everything for the bribed politicians and their spoiled slave masters.
      Now do you know what the corrupted politicians, etc are afraid of if Donald Trump becomes nominated, then elected for president? Watch for the underhanded methods they’ll use against him. See if you can become an expert in spotting them!

    • Lydia says

      You are right! Trump is a businessman. To be President will help and enhance the interests of his business. There are personal agendas of his running the presidency! Saying and throwing statements which do not make sense will lower the prestige of the highest Position of the Land. Trump is not decent in giving remarks and intelligent decisions. This might in danger the country. The position of the president represents the country in general. Get someone respectable and very presidentiable. Get Cruz!!!

  14. Steve Craig says

    Cruz is a Canadian born TRI-citizen at birth and is NOT eligible for an Executive Office under A2S1C5 and HE knows it, which makes him an ineligible political opportunist crawling through the legal-loop-hole called “Ambiguity”, the SAME as Obama has done.

    Just as the “Anchor Baby policy citizenship” has been exposed as NOT being supported by law, so too will the correct, legal and enforceable, understanding of a U.S. natural born Citizen become widely acknowledged, i.e.,

    “A person born to Two (2) U.S. Citizen Parents, (married or not), within the limits of the United States, (within any of the admitted States).

    There is NO “Tri /Dual citizen at birth” exemption modifying the Constitutional provision that excludes ALL persons EXCEPT U.S. natural born Citizens as being eligible for the Executive Offices.

    … http://goo.gl/4IzKlb

    BTW, Trump KNOWS that a CANADIAN born person can NOT be a U.S. natural born Citizen in congruity with A2S1C5 intent !!!

  15. ROSEMARY BRIMEYER says

    I stand with Cruz and never hear him making nasty remarks about people with disabilities like I seen Trump do on T.V. Cruz is a dedicated man to our country and I have been following him since his announcement for President and never heard him use dirty politics, he stands for our constitutional rights, Every one should get their facts right before anyone uses criticism against anyone.I would vote for Trump if he is nominated, Buu now I am Cruz 100%,

  16. Steven Cannata says

    Trump will make a good president …he will get rid of all the corrupt politicians and surround himself with a team of professionals that would run our country like a business. We need a drastic change in the way our government protects us and I think he will have a great strategy on how to do that by cutting off the money and destroying the flow to all the terrorists …also the money that goes to all of these countries that say they are our friends and spend the money at home to take care of our Vets and our homeless, all of the other candidates will say they will do something and do nothing when elected .WE NEED A SHAKE UP!

  17. John says

    Trump – President
    Alan West – Vice President
    Fiorina – Secretary of State
    Christy – Attorney General

  18. Hoffhack says

    I love Ted, but Trump is de Man! Iowa always swings back and forth like this, but one time Trump is up by 15, the next he is only up by 2 or 3! And while Ted may “Carpet Bomb” with ads, Mr. Trump can (and will) release a can of “Nuclear Whoopass” And the latest polling has Trump ahead by over 20% over Cruz, and forget the rest!

    • NANCY BERNARD says

      Got news, in the Iowa State Poll that came out the day before Thanksgiving, Carson is #1. I was called for that poll as were my friends. It was 20 minutes long and the best part, you couldn’t vote innumerable times for your candidate, only once, so I am sticking with polls where a person can’t sit on the phone all day voting for their candidate or make up a slew of emails to vote for them. I only trust polls where you can vote once and that’s it!

  19. Kathy Walker says

    Cruz could be the President of Cuba that is where his father is from. Cruz was born in Canada he doesn’t qualify to be president here. Also listen to him carefully he only wants to remove criminal illegals aliens he wants all the rest to stay here in U.S. We need to take care of Americans first and fore most the country is going to hell. Wise up people vote for Trump. Congress is being bought off and that includes Cruz.

  20. Justin W says

    There is still going to be plenty of ups and downs in this race. At some point the voters are going to want more than a big mouth and insults. Ted Cruz may be positioned to take advantage of the change in voter sentiments.

  23. Doug Gentry says

    I see why Gop is tapped out Bolton,newt,ollie, chris christe Obama kissing puke. more arrogant than trump. Trump rebuilt Manhatten when everyone said it couldn’t happen but Trump did it. If we keep voting in politicans who are already eating at the Trough, and old rhinos we haven’t learned much and deserve the sameold as usual Mitt Romney I Went to my voting plact and wrote in ron paul ,because of Romney many stayed home for lack of an option like bummer verses Romney many will sit out if a rhino makes the nomination. No rhinos for me, mitch and Bohner now ryan, and we get nothing no more for we who vote for right person hell with party.

  24. Jay Bell says

    All of you Cruz people are dreaming if you think that there will not be a move to challenge Cruz’ eligibility because he was not born in the U.S. AND his father was NOT a U.S. citizen, at the point of Ted’s birth. I like Ted Cruz a lot, but I would hate to see what would happen were he chosen to be the candidate and then the Democratically-controlled SCOTUS ruled him ineligible. The Republicans would scramble to replace him with a strong candidate–but to no avail and the unthinkable would happen–Clinton would marshal her forces and win the White House. Here’s an article from the conservative blog of Matt Barber, that explains Cruz’ situation: http://barbwire.com/2015/11/02/ted-cruzs-big-problem-that-could-cause-hillary-to-be-our-next-president/

  25. Jay Bell says

    Although there is long precedent of candidates whose parents were not citizens at the time of their birth, Congress, in 2011 passed a new law clarifying that a candidate for President or Vice President must be born in the U.S. to parents who were citizens at the time of their birth. Congress further clarified that those whose parents became “naturalized” after the birth were also considered to be “naturalized” citizens themselves and thus did not satisfy the “natural born” clause in the Constitution. Too bad Congress didn’t come up with this before 2008. Obama would be clearly ineligible by this standard, as his father was not a U.S. citizen at the time of his birth. But then, Hillary would likely have become President eight years ago. 🙁

    By the way, this law also means that Marco Rubio would be ineligible because his parents did not become U.S. citizens until he was four years old. Looks like Trump is the man.

  26. Steven says

    Trump is NEEDED as PRESIDENT…VERY MUCH.Trump seems to know the truth that the public already knows and trump I can NOT SEE MAKING ANY MISTAKES WHEN IT COMES TO DEBT,TERRORISM,OR IMMIGRATION,.and DEALING WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD…I CAN NOT SEE ANYONE AND I MEAN ANYONE TRYING TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF DONALD TRUMP

    • NANCY BERNARD says

      What is he going to do about all those issues? I have yet to hear anything about solving these problems. A lot of hot air and hype, but when push comes to shove, and he gets in, I have a feeling he will be as bad if not worse than the other career politicians. Dr. Carson has it right, give this job back to the people, “The POTUS and Congress work for the people, not the other way around!”

  27. robetrt gean says

    This country needs a person that has capability to deal with foreign government and large Business in the states and overseas.
    One great thing about Trump is that he is not obligated to anyone. We need another Teddy Roosevelt and Harry Truman to tell the world if you don’t like what we do then you can kiss our A… One other thing we need to get out of the UN before agenda 21 is implemented.

  28. rober gean says

    This country needs a person that has capability to deal with foreign government and large Business in the states and overseas.
    One great thing about Trump is that he is not obligated to anyone. We need another Teddy Roosevelt and Harry Truman to tell the world if you don’t like what we do then you can kiss our A… One other thing we need to do, get out of the UN before agenda 21 is implemented.

  29. Jay Bell says

    Why do so many Trump supporters seem to think that they need to use all caps? That is equivalent to shouting. Unlikely that all-caps will do anything to convince anyone and is somewhat annoying. I have strong reservations about Donald Trump–he really needs to tone down his talking points to get the support of mainstream Republicans. I think his greatest strength will be that he is not Hillary Clinton. Perhaps that will give him a dose of the humility he needs to govern well–that he was selected as the lesser of two evils.

    • NANCY BERNARD says

      Unlike most of my friends and family who did not like Trump from the beginning, I thought if Dr. Carson were not the candidate and Trump was, I would vote for him. HOWEVER, after hearing him slander a man of great integrity, faith, and wisdom and then calling all of us in IOwa STUPID for backing Dr. Carson, I will NEVER vote for this man. He is immature as HELL and so is BO, so we replace the Arab with a White just like him? I don’t get it

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