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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@93WD6YZ3yrs3Y
It is dependent on the scenario and should be evaluated on a case by case basis
@8VCSXRL4yrs4Y
That depends on what the crime was. Sexual assault? No. Drug possession during an addiction that they’ve since recovered from? No, and that could place an interesting perspective of lived experience when it comes to social policies.
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not corporate crime or crime which would indicate corruption
@8V68XNS4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, sexual, or politically motivated
@8STQK444yrs4Y
If they have learned from their mistakes and can prove so.
@8RSBMPB4yrs4Y
as long as it wasn’t a violent or sexual crime
@8QFNSNFNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is not a violent/sexual crime.
@8PHBRRV4yrs4Y
Yes if they have received a pardon
@8J6PFTZ5yrs5Y
yes, as long as it was not a felony or crime such as fraud or money laundering
@8G5HHCV5yrs5Y
Yes as long as it’s not a sexual or violent crime
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