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As far as what would make me switch, a total reversal of party platforms is the only thing that would make me change. That includes gun control, abortion issues, health care issues, economic issues, civil liberties issues, defense issues, etc.
I could not make a blanket statement about whether a First Lady would have to have been born in the US. My grandparents weren't born in the U.S. but they were more patriotic and dedicated to this country than many Americans. They cherished their right to vote and were Americans by choice.
I have a sorority sister whose husband was transferred to London for two years and two of their children were born there. They had to become naturalized citizens since they were born in the UK. It was very easy for them to attain citizenship, but they are not considered natural born citizens. The US doesn't recognize their UK citizenship anymore but the UK does, so if they don't make an Olympic team here, they can compete in the Olympics for the UK (if they made it and wanted to). I wouldn't say they are any less American because they were born in the U.K. Then again, our Governor is Canadian born and I voted for her! I can think of instances where it might sway my decision though. I would look at it on a case by case basis.
Dee
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