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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@9TWK4RLConservative7mos7MO
I think it depends on the severity of the crime. For more serious indictable offences (assault with a weapon) I don't think they should be.
@8VT8HNG4yrs4Y
No, what crimes are minor versus what crimes are major is very relative
@8TLWMCQ4yrs4Y
In my opinion, it depends on the crime and how bad it was. If it was a small crime that was clearly not committed by them, then they should be allowed to run for office. If it was a bigger crime that was clearly committed by the politician, then they should not be able to run for office.
@8TLWKBH4yrs4Y
It depends. As long as the person finished their sentence, and demonstrated that they have learned and that they have not/will not repeat the same mistakes, along with committing other criminal acts! Other than that, no.
@8T9W62S4yrs4Y
As long as they've asked for repentence
@lilzzain4yrs4Y
If what they did, wasn't too bad because you can't make other people follow the law when you couldn't.
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.
@8PBT5LNConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, if they finish their sentence, weren't in office while crime was committed, and it wasn't a major felony
@8NTFRR54yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they’re able to prove that they are a benefit to society
@8GJ55J3Conservative5yrs5Y
Yes, as long as they have received a pardon, they publicly disclose their crime, and if it is not murder, a sexual crime or a financial crime.
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