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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@9FFLRK32yrs2Y
it really depends on the crime, it doesnt matter if they have served their sentence. if its petty theift then yes but if its murder and/or rape,then definitely not.
This is a complicated one because this could be weaponized by opposition to prevent certain people from being in office
@9QSGHLG9mos9MO
No, only if the crime was not major (felony, violent, financial, sexual), and they have already faced charges.
@9MBPXTR11mos11MO
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence, and can prove they are capable of moving forward and will not repeat same mistakes. They should also be monitored.
@9JS82KG1yr1Y
Depending on how many crimes are on there record should determine whether or not they have learned from the mistake or not.
Yes, as long as there should be proof and evidence that that politician won't commit anymore crimes in the future
@9FLZ8JB2yrs2Y
yes, as long as they have learned their lesson
depending on the situation, if its a wrongly convicted person or a small crime and they are trying to move on or improve sure. but if they have commited the worst of the worst and were rightfully convicted no.
@97TYDMG2yrs2Y
Yes, if the crime wasn't at all related to their job, and theyve done the sentence needed
@96573DZ3yrs3Y
depending on the crime it should be further investigated and accessed from their.
Yes, on a case by case basis regarding what their conviction was for
@93RMK8V3yrs3Y
yes as long as their time was served and have signed documents that the incident wont happen again
@93DFCKC3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and it public knowledge
@938ZV4V3yrs3Y
Yes as long as they will not do it it again if not they should be kicked out of office and office goes to the second most seated candidate.
It depends on the crime they committed but most likely ,no.
Yes, as long as the crime was committed within 20+ years of running for office.
@8WCW8XB4yrs4Y
It depends how bad the crime was
@8VT8HNG4yrs4Y
No, what crimes are minor versus what crimes are major is very relative
Depends the crime and severity
@8T3S42M4yrs4Y
depends on how the person has been doing behavior wise. do they regret the crime ? have they gotten the help and support they need IF they need any?
@8S4QF4W4yrs4Y
It depends on the severity of the crime and if it was committed while running for or in office.
@shaelynj4yrs4Y
yes, depending on the severity of the crime and the reason behind it, the amount years served- but if you’re under investigation then it should be stalled
Yes, as long as it is considered not serious/happened only once long time ago
@smelliot574yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or crime, and they have served their sentence
Only if the crime was minor
Completely depends on the circumstance. People that have overcome hardships and made something of themselves should receive more recognition. They have a lot more genuine insight regarding socioeconomics than people who have studied it.
@8PJVYNY4yrs4Y
It depends on how bad the crime was
@8PGPC6P4yrs4Y
It depends on how the crime and situation damages their credibility
@8P93LLZ4yrs4Y
Yes, people could possibly change
@9CCYC8J2yrs2Y
Yes, if the crime is minim.
Yes, so long as it was not a violent or sexual crime
@9BGCXPB2yrs2Y
Sure, as long as they don't do crimes again
@97W77FT2yrs2Y
Depends on what they're convicted of, If its something petty like playing music past 11 or something they did as a teen (like vandalism) then sure. It its something like abuse,sex offender etc then no. If its murder depends on if it was an accident and they did what they needed to do to serve time in a way
If he/she has changed i say give him/her a second chance
@96VC4HF2yrs2Y
Yes, I think people change so they could run for biased and give them a chance but if it is t a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime then no
@93Q8Q6N3yrs3Y
Yes, If they were falsely convicted but it needs to be proven
Yes, after a long amount of time since their crime passes (and as long as they do not commit more crimes within that time) As long as the crime is not related to homicide or sexual assault.
Yes, the crime would have to be something that does not include felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime, and could not have been committed while in office, and they should not be under any type of investigation at the time of running. I propose a board that would measure the severity.
Situational - the time and nature of the crime need to considered. But no sexual, financial, violent crimes to be considered
No, never. Politicians should also be prosecuted properly and not buy their way out of having to go to jail.
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