Why are some major media outlets speculating a Ted Cruz presidential run, ignoring that he was born in Canada?
His father was a Cuban who moved to the US in the 1950s (and was probably a US citizen by the time Cruz was born in 1970), his mother was born in US. You don't have to be born in the US to be eligible.
The Short Answer
His father was a Cuban who moved to the US in the 1950s (and was probably a US citizen by the time Cruz was born in 1970), his mother was born in US. You don't have to be born in the US to be eligible.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Born, father, cuban
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why some major media outlets speculating a ted cruz presidential run, ignoring that he was born in canada?
His father was a Cuban who moved to the US in the 1950s (and was probably a US citizen by the time Cruz was born in 1970), his mother was born in US. You don't have to be born in the US to be eligible.
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Society questions?
This is a focused answer at 44 words, ranked #334 of 500 Society questions by depth. The key concepts covered are born, father, cuban.
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The explanation uses direct explanation across 44 words. It is categorized under Society and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.