The U.S. constitution does not prevent convicted felons from holding the office of the President or a seat in the Senate or House of Representatives. States may prevent convicted felons candidates from holding statewide and local offices.
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@9FGH4X82yrs2Y
they should not be able to run for office or stay in office. Looking at you Justin Trudeau :O
@92J77K33yrs3Y
yes but should require some sort of case by case approval process with public input
@8VRTX454yrs4Y
only if they meet the requirements under the Criminal Records Act to qualify for a record suspension, and have completed the application process to receive said record suspension.
@Jdiem4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have proven they have been a positive contributing member of society and pass psychiatric evaluation
@8SGRLTW4yrs4Y
Yes, only if it has been 10 or more years since they finished their sentence; and if it was not a felony, financial, violent, or sexual crime.
@8RFRG6H4yrs4Y
As long as it was not committed while in office AND as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime
@8P56Q2Q4yrs4Y
yes, as long as they are able to successfully pass a specific set of guidelines first
@8DZNDXK5yrs5Y
Yes, if they can prove they've repayed their debt and are rehabilitated, as is appropriate for the crime committed. There would have to be many conditions, assessments and checks as part of the process. Not if they simply rationalize and refuse to take responsibility and steps to amend past crimes. It would have to be case, by case.
@99TKWY72yrs2Y
This is a complicated issue that requires more context and evidence.
@8TK4JKD4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have been pardoned.
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