Arizona House OKs Birther Bill

[Red Hat]

Interesting move in AZ! I love the concept. Whether the chosen one is a natural born citizen or not someone must vett presidential candidates. If each state did this then there would be no question! Let's see if it makes it through the process!

Ariz. House OKs Birther Bill

Arizona House OKs Birther Bill
House votes to check candidates' citizenship
Updated: Tuesday, 20 Apr 2010, 8:30 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 19 Apr 2010, 6:44 PM EDT

PHOENIX - The Arizona House on Monday voted for a provision that would require President Barack Obama to show his birth certificate if he hopes to be on the state's ballot when he runs for re-election.

The House voted 31-22 to add the provision to a separate bill. The measure still faces a formal vote.

It would require U.S. presidential candidates who want to appear on the ballot in Arizona to submit documents proving they meet the constitutional requirements to be president.

Phoenix Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema says the bill is one of several measures that are making Arizona "the laughing stalk of the nation."

Mesa Republican Rep. Cecil Ash says he has no reason to doubt Obama's citizenship but supports the measure because it could help end doubt.

Statement from Rep. Sinema

Republicans continue to take Arizona down the wrong track by wasting taxpayers time on frivolous legislation instead of working on important issues like health care for kids and seniors and education.

Republican Rep. Judy Burges amendment to Senate Bill 1024 today would require the Arizona secretary of state to verify a presidential candidate's birth certificate before the candidate's name is allowed on a ballot in Arizona. A presidential candidate already is required to prove that he or she is a naturally born citizen before they can run for that office.

This bill is nothing more than a waste of taxpayers time when the legislature should be working to fix more important issues like the fact that it eliminated KidsCare, which forfeits all federal health care dollars for kids and seniors in Arizona.

[Glockster20]

Great news!! Thanks for posting!! I hope other states will follow suit...

[HK4U]

Interesting move in AZ! I love the concept. Whether the chosen one is a natural born citizen or not someone must vett presidential candidates. If each state did this then there would be no question! Let's see if it makes it through the process!

Ariz. House OKs Birther Bill

Phoenix Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema says the bill is one of several measures that are making Arizona "the laughing stalk of the nation."
Of course you would expect a statement from a socialist. The truth is this is one of several measures making AZ look like one of the premiere places to live.

[Glockster20]

Phoenix Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema says the bill is one of several measures that are making Arizona "the laughing stalk of the nation."

Rules for Radicals - #5:
Ridicule is man's most potent weapon.

"It is almost impossible to counteract ridicule. Also, it infuriates the opposition, which then reacts to your advantage". -Saul Alinsky.

[HK4U]

Rules for Radicals - #5:
Ridicule is man's most potent weapon.

"It is almost impossible to counteract ridicule. Also, it infuriates the opposition, which then reacts to your advantage". -Saul Alinsky.

Glockster I think there are a few trolls that show up here at USACarry that must have his book memorized.

[Ringo]

Phoenix Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema says the bill is one of several measures that are making Arizona "the laughing stalk of the nation."
Of course you would expect a statement from a socialist. The truth is this is one of several measures making AZ look like one of the premiere places to live.

Considering the VERY PRO-GUN LAWS & ANTI-ILLEGAL ALIEN LAWS in Arizona, the liberals and socialists are literally"foaming at the mouth", EVERYWHERE!! I don't hear anyone laughing ANYWHERE, but there's a lot of Arizonians with BIG SMILES on their faces.

[Bighouse Doc]

States are free to establish criteria for their own elections.

Sounds like a great idea! And not just for barry-the-thug!

-Doc

[david01]

That is great news!! I wish all states would pass that law.

[Conservative Wife & Mom]

This is a HUGE step in the right direction...and it's about time.

[festus]

Ariz House: Check Obama's Citizenship
Ariz House: Check Obama's Citizenship - Phoenix News Story - KPHO Phoenix
PHOENIX -- The Arizona House on Monday voted for a provision that would require President Barack Obama to show his birth certificate if he hopes to be on the state's ballot when he runs for reelection.

The House voted 31-22 to add the provision to a separate bill. The measure still faces a formal vote.

It would require U.S. presidential candidates who want to appear on the ballot in Arizona to submit documents proving they meet the constitutional requirements to be president.

Phoenix Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema said the bill is one of several measures that are making Arizona "the laughing stock of the nation."

Mesa Republican Rep. Cecil Ash said he has no reason to doubt Obama's citizenship but supports the measure because it could help end doubt.