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72. It's going nowhere

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Fri Feb 19, 2016, 11:59 PM

Feb 2016

Although I love the infighting, Cruz is eligible to run for POT US

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Reports: Chicago court to hear case to knock Cruz off White House ballot [View all] IDemo Feb 2016 OP

Then they'd be stuck with Trump. mpcamb Feb 2016 #1

or rubio elleng Feb 2016 #3

I think he's kind of a weak link. mpcamb Feb 2016 #6

yes but elleng Feb 2016 #7

Yes; stuck with Trump, but.. Grins Feb 2016 #55

Rubio is eligible, DOES meet the Constitutional requirements elleng Feb 2016 #56

As scary as that is, Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #5

'Trump would be better than Cruz. ' mpcamb Feb 2016 #8

Who would be the least scary loss. Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #11

Amen mpcamb Feb 2016 #45

I suspect 2naSalit Feb 2016 #16

I read that Jeb is almost out of money. HooptieWagon Feb 2016 #29

Doesn't mean he has to drop out... 2naSalit Feb 2016 #30

' Jeb ... almost out of money.' mpcamb Feb 2016 #46

Good. elleng Feb 2016 #2

Cruz is my biggest fear. Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #12

cruz is a HUGE fear, elleng Feb 2016 #13

I could easily see Trump Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #17

I agree at some point he'll recognize 'running' was a MISTAKE. elleng Feb 2016 #19

We'll see how it shakes out. Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #20

Which worries me about who his potential running mate would be... Jon Ace Feb 2016 #25

Nah, he can't stand her... 2naSalit Feb 2016 #31

No way. Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #35

That didn't bother W very much...... llmart Feb 2016 #57

Bush was happy sitting at the ranch Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #58

Interesting. Seems the issue of standing is covered here. seaotter Feb 2016 #4

What if the lower courts rule against him, and he takes it to the SCOTUS Yavin4 Feb 2016 #9

IL primary is March 15th Cassiopeia Feb 2016 #14

if lower court(s) rule AGAINST him elleng Feb 2016 #15

Can't you just feel the karma coming on this? mnhtnbb Feb 2016 #21

SUCH karma, elleng Feb 2016 #22

I love your beautiful mind! JustAnotherGen Feb 2016 #52

Glad to help, Gen! elleng Feb 2016 #53

Despite your hopes it would be 8-0 for Cruz. former9thward Feb 2016 #60

The Supreme Court has NOT decided this issue. elleng Feb 2016 #61

It IS settled. former9thward Feb 2016 #63

It is NOT decided, elleng Feb 2016 #64

Wrong again. former9thward Feb 2016 #65

Are you an attorney? elleng Feb 2016 #66

Take it up with Congress. former9thward Feb 2016 #67

This will have to be decided finally by the Supreme Court. elleng Feb 2016 #68

Totally birther. former9thward Feb 2016 #69

I'm happy to acknowledge that, as cruz was CLEARLY not born in the United States, elleng Feb 2016 #70

Then the lower court ruling stands. nt MADem Feb 2016 #27

It is different than you may think elljay Feb 2016 #34

Then the lower court ruling stands as it was decided, AND ALSO sets no legal precedent. Volaris Feb 2016 #43

GOP cannibalizing itself! This should be entertaining… johnfunk Feb 2016 #10

I don't see where Mr. Joyce can possibly assert any COLGATE4 Feb 2016 #18

Prolly will be elleng Feb 2016 #23

Yep. I don't think Trump actually has the balls to do COLGATE4 Feb 2016 #24

Maybe. elleng Feb 2016 #26

Rubio might just be stupid (or crazy) enough to do it COLGATE4 Feb 2016 #28

Could be, I guess. elleng Feb 2016 #33

... 2naSalit Feb 2016 #32

Is it wrong of me to want Cruz to win in order to lengthen the Republican in-fighting? LonePirate Feb 2016 #36

Actually, he may not be a "natural born citizen". JohnnyRingo Feb 2016 #37

He ISN'T a 'natural born citizen.' elleng Feb 2016 #38

Yes, "instantly naturalized" at birth via his mother's citizenship, but NOT "natural born". . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2016 #42

Unless she gave up her US citizenship Ilsa Feb 2016 #71

He was born to a mother who never renounced her U.S. citizenship rocktivity Feb 2016 #39

cruz mother not an american citizen after registering to vote in canada captainarizona Feb 2016 #40

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2016 #41

TRUST ME...whether we end up with Hillary or Bernie, you DO NOT WANT Cruz on the ballot. Miles Archer Feb 2016 #44

so what were the laws about voting and dual citizenship at the time? greymattermom Feb 2016 #47

So What Would Happen If The SCOTUS Took Up The Case? Corey_Baker08 Feb 2016 #48

The issue is bubbling up in Indiana too ... Myrina Feb 2016 #49

Allow me leftynyc Feb 2016 #50

GOP wants Cruz out, he is biggest fear. What if lower courts rule 4 Cruz; goes to SC to a 4-4 tie? Justice Feb 2016 #51

Canadian. Anchor. Baby. AngryAmish Feb 2016 #54

I already know who wins this...the law firms! 24601 Feb 2016 #59

That is surely true! elleng Feb 2016 #62

It's going nowhere rusty fender Feb 2016 #72

A well known expert has settled the issue IDemo Feb 2016 #73