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ArnoldLayne

(2,218 posts) Fri Apr 18, 2025, 04:43 PM Apr 18

Can Senator Van Hollen legally be allowed to run for President in 2028? [View all]

I checked and saw he was born in Karachi, Pakistan. His parents worked for the American Government though. I was just wondering if he was born on US territory in an Embassy making it legal like John McCain being born in the Panama Canal Zone. I hope Senator Van Hollen would be eligible to run for the Presidency.

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Can Senator Van Hollen legally be allowed to run for President in 2028? [View all] ArnoldLayne Apr 18 OP

I think "natural born citzen" is the criteria SSJVegeta Apr 18 #1

I was wondering he seems like he would be a very good candidate ArnoldLayne Apr 18 #3

Yes he can just like Sen. John McCain. He was born in Panama. SalamanderSleeps Apr 18 #2

Both his parents are/were citizens dflprincess Apr 18 #4

Yes, he and his parents were and are U.S. citizens. elleng Apr 18 #5

Both his parents were US Citizens, right? RandomNumbers Apr 18 #6

I'm more concerned about the Logan act Tickle Apr 18 #7

The Logan Act applies only to private citizens. Van Hollen is a Senator. Ocelot II Apr 18 #14

I believe they can. It almost doesn't matter Tickle Apr 18 #15

Of course he can. Progressive dog Apr 18 #8

Yes. Mike 03 Apr 18 #9

I'm just crossing my fingers, and hoping that "Orange Baby Man" will choke on his own formula. eom SalamanderSleeps Apr 18 #11

I'm sure Ted Cruz will object, while running himself. OnDoutside Apr 18 #10

He's great flamingdem Apr 18 #12

Here are his progressive vote scores chowder66 Apr 18 #13

He definitely would have my vote also. ArnoldLayne Apr 18 #16