AboutMichael Troy Expertise I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.
Experience Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.
Organizations Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).
Publications Washington Post
Washington Times
Education/Credentials J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).
Expert: Michael Troy Date: 6/24/2008 Subject: presidental qualifications
Question Is Obama legal to become president? There are many articles being circulated stating that he is not because of his parentage. Did his mother live the required amount of time in the US? Snopes has nothing about this. I know you can settle this once and for all. Thank you.
Answer Hi Julie,
Barak Obama was born in the US (Hawaii) and therefore is a natural born US citizen. Even if he had been born outside the US, his mother (who was born in Kansas) was a citizen, which also automatically makes him a natural born US citizen. His father was not a US citizen, but of course there is nothing that requires a president's father to be a US citizen.
