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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@8Z6K3L83yrs3Y
Yes, only if it was for the purpose of which they were running and the other parties had said person arrested for their own political advantage
@8XPRCP93yrs3Y
No, since he committed a crime, he should be executed.
@8XLZ5LQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but restricted on what levels of political office due to the type of crime (s), as well as the number of offences.
@8VF2K764yrs4Y
If they are wrongfully thrown in Jail like Maxime Bernier? Absolutely. If they are criminal like Trudeau? No.
@8V9ZGYX4yrs4Y
It depends on the crime and when it was committed. People can change
@8V6B7G64yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not corporate crime or crime which would indicate corruption
@8SMVF3N4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence and proven they are a better indiviual
@8CSKB7Z5yrs5Y
Yes they should have finished the sentence completely, and as long as the crime was not committed while in office, and also as long as it was not a felony, violent, financially, or sexual crime.
@8CSDBWX5yrs5Y
All of the yes’s I believe are important
@9BKDQ522yrs2Y
@98RT4782yrs2Y
Depends on how severe the crime was
@988WSYF2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they are rehabilitated from their crime and understand the actions they committed
@9C97WH22yrs2Y
Yes except if they have committed a crime while in office, or if they pose a threat to national security
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