Presidential candidates from the U.S. territories?

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We all know residents of the U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands) cannot vote in the presidential election.

I remember, however, discussion about Governor of Puetro Rico Luis Fortuño as possible dark horse Republican presidential or vice presidential candidate in 2012. Obviously, he can't vote, but can run for either office.

What about territories other than Puerto Rico? Is this technically possible a resident of, let's say, Guam can run for President or Vice President?

I know major difference between Puerto Rico and other territories is that Puerto Ricans are paying federal taxes, while others don't.

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At present those born in all of those territories except American Samoa gain U.S. citizenship at birth and thus would satisfy the native-born citizen requirement

Why there's an exception for American Samoa?

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Yes, but when he was elected, he was a resident of a state. The same applies to Barry Goldwater, who was born in then-Arizona territory, but when he ran for President, he was a resident of the state of Arizona.

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Hm, I never really thought of that thing, since I always thought of territories simply as part of the United States, not quite realizing meaning of "unincorporated".

Anyway, thanks for your great response, as always