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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@B48VHD4Conservative3wks3W
Depends on the crime. If it's a misdemeanor then no problem. If it's a serious offense you shouldn't be able to run.
Yes and No, It depends on what it was for
@92RZJNY3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as all crimes have been pardoned and they are not deemed a threat
@8WBJ7734yrs4Y
if they have been clearly convicted
@8VV8SPL4yrs4Y
I believe that it depends on the crime. Very minor crimes yes but there would need to be a line.
@8VTQ5K24yrs4Y
Depending on what the crime is yes and no
@8VC7TFT4yrs4Y
Depends on the crime and how long ago they committed it
@8S6MS6P4yrs4Y
Yes, but only after serving their sentence and having a thorough psych exam and after being deemed safe for society.
@8QSCZ994yrs4Y
Depends on the person and who they are and who they have become since commiting the crime
@8PDP8S64yrs4Y
Yes, but it must be made public knowledge of what the crime was for independent thought
@8DDJPZC5yrs5Y
I think if that person changed and it happened 5 or more years ago then i think they should be able to (a minor crime)
@95MY8TF3yrs3Y
yes everyone gets to be a prime minister
@8SWBJQK4yrs4Y
Really doesn't matter to me.
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