So, Mitt's dad was born in Mexico...

[malthaussen]

But in 1968, he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States. He even got votes and everything.

So here's my question: how could our country's priorities been so screwed up back in 1968, that we would allow such a blatent, inexcusable threat to our National Security as to permit a foreign-born national to run for the highest office in the land? Thank the great good Lord we are so much more sophisticated now.

-- Mal

[Indydem]

1. He was born to 2 citizens.

Therefore he was eligible.

The birther issue is all about Barrack's dad being an African, nothing else.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Is there a link somewhere to that?

I'd love to throw it in someone's face. Thanks!

[malthaussen]

3. Easy. Wikipedia article on George Romney

The fact also appears on the Birth Certificate Mitt showed, which gives the place of birth of his father. Somebody posted that birth certificate here on DU.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Wilcken_Romney

-- Mal

[JustAnotherGen]

8. Thanks!

Off to use it!

[Bluenorthwest]

5. The reason he was born there is the best part

Gramps had repatriated in order to maintain his polygamist ways. The Romney family left the country because they deeply disagreed with the American way of life.

[malthaussen]

6. Tsk, tsk.

Well, if we held candidates responsible for the sins of their fathers, neither JFK nor the elder Bush (to say nothing of the younger) would have had a chance.

-- Mal

[Myrina]

7. Mitt's an Anchor Baby?