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They're wrong, for purposes of American presidential elections anyway.

Then perhaps the people saying that have different purposes. Which I'm sure was dlp211's point as well.

Sure, but I’m not obliged to give any deference to improper purposes like delegitimization of the President.

I never claimed that he is illegitimate. Shame on you for not taking my argument in good faith.

You don't get to decide what is proper for other people's purposes. They do.