Republicans in the Arizona House of representatives voted for a measure that stipulates President Barack Obama must show his birth certificate if he is to be on the ballot in Arizona for the 2012 Presidential election.
The Republican-dominated legislature voted 31-22 to tack the requirement onto another bill, which still faces approval.
The legislation, aimed at President Barack Obama, has been criticized by Arizona’s secretary of state, who noted that the qualifications for the presidency are set forth in the U.S. Constitution and not subject to amendments by states.
Both Obama’s campaign and the state of Hawaii have provided documents showing that the president was born in the United States and therefore constitutionally qualified to serve as president.
The language requiring that candidate demonstrate that they are a “natural born citizen” was added by GOP state Rep. Judy Burg
I’m sure Arizona’s steadfast defensive of the Constitution would be commendable, if it weren’t so misguided. It’s nice to know that the Arizona House is spending time on this issue, rather than things that actually affect the lives and livelihood of Arizonians. This is another example of using divisive wedge issues to divert attention and opinion.
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All you Arizona Birthers are just racists going by another name. You’re so desperate to call Obama a nigger that you can’t stand it. You hate the fact that a black was elected United States President and you’ll do anything you think you can to try and discredit him. Your arguments are nothing but a bag of lies and bullshit. Your phony patriotism is sickening. Why not cut the crap and just put the sheet on your head? Either that, or just shut up and get back in your trailer parks, losers!