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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@B32JFRV2mos2MO
I think it really depends on the situation if it was a crime committed maybe when they were young then I think it shouldn't affect them, but it it was a crime that is extreme then no they should not be allowed to run.
@B22PYZ74mos4MO
If it is something minor like shoplifting when they were thirteen that is fine. Anything else is not
@93X23323yrs3Y
As long as the politician has changed the elves to become a better person, and was not a convicted murderer.
@9327BFN3yrs3Y
Depends on what the crime was and how the politician has reformed
@8Z27S4M3yrs3Y
Yes as long as they have under gone psychological evaluation and are not a threat to society.
@8WK9Z45Conservative4yrs4Y
It depends on the person. If they have shown no remorse, they should not be allowed because they have not learned from their mistakes and should be banned from participating in any political activity. This is because others would depend on their lives for one person who can make them do something dangerous. If the person was truly sorry, doing well and learned from their mistakes, I think they should be allowed. It would show that everyone deserves a second chance.
@8STQK444yrs4Y
If they have learned from their mistakes and can prove so.
Well, it depends on the crime they did along with how much they served and how recent it actually was. Many people tend to become a better person after the experience meaning yes they could run for office.
@8PJRK8W4yrs4Y
It should depend on the crime. Non-violent drug offences are not the same as violent crimes.
Depends on the crime, how long ago it was, etc.
@99666S92yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they learned their lesson and are trying to fix his or her ways
Yes, it depends on the crime and the circumstances.
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