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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@9QQN2BL10mos10MO
Yes, however the crime's severity should be put in consideration. If the crime is something like theft under $500 let them run after sentence but if the crime is grand larceny then no because they are given to much power in office.
@9TQFC7D7mos7MO
Dependent on the crime however even if they are able to run regardless, it can affect the way people vote so it may not be a smart move to allow
@9TQ5P3T7mos7MO
Yes, but only if they pass psychological safety, general knowledge, and competency testing to ensure that they are fit to represent the country
@9QSGHLG9mos9MO
No, only if the crime was not major (felony, violent, financial, sexual), and they have already faced charges.
@9QQVM6K10mos10MO
I believe whether a politician convicted of a crime should run for office depends on the severity and context of the offence. Serious crimes like murder or assault can reflect poor judgement and should disqulify them, while minor offences like petty theft should not.
@9QQJ6PS10mos10MO
Honestly, it depends on the type of crime. Such as, 1st degree murder vs 3rd degree. (1st degree means it is completely planned and this person should not be running for office. 3rd degree is a bit more accidental, so they could be running for office, however, it will be difficult for them.)
@9KZNG6Q1yr1Y
Yes, because there are different situations in life, and a person could be framed, or he could understand his mistakes and change, but if he repeated it twice, then no
As long as its not a felony ,financial or sexual crime and they have been finished serving thier sentence and are pleaded not guilty however I believe they should be able to run for office for a minimum of 2 years after the crime
@9BZ4KPF2yrs2Y
Yeah, Unless they are under suspicion of re-offending
No, as long the crime isn't as severe.
@93RNFNT3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial or sexual crime and has not been committed in at least 12 years
@8W4GWS64yrs4Y
As long as it wasn't that bad
@8VVP4VX4yrs4Y
Yes as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime & they have finished serving their sentence & proven rehabilitated.
@8V6GHWQ4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not committed in office. As well the crime should not be violent, financial, or sexual. The sentence must also be finished
@8TJ9H5XLibertarian4yrs4Y
depends on their crime and punishment
@8TJ4HHL4yrs4Y
It depends on the crime and what it was about.
@8QLN8WV4yrs4Y
Depends on the crime, the severity. Accusations do not count.
@8Q9Z6SCConservative4yrs4Y
Yes. But their record has to made public. What the crime was !
@8PYHTYK4yrs4Y
Yes but make their criminal history public record and make them acknowledge what happened.
i think everyone should get a second chance so yes but it depends on what they did
@9CN63S52yrs2Y
Yes as long as they let people know that they have changed
@9CMYDJ52yrs2Y
Depends on the crime, the context of the crime, if they got around punishment for the crime etc.
Only if they have proven to be a better person and has changed
Depends on what crime they have committed.
@9CMP8X32yrs2Y
Depends on the serverity of the crime
Yes if the crime was muliple years ago and it wasnt murder something like that
@9CMK5C82yrs2Y
Depends on the crime and how their mental and moral state now.
@9CMDJNJ2yrs2Y
It depends what the crime was and if the people decide they still want that person to represent them.
@9CM9QB72yrs2Y
It depends on the crime and whether said politician has changed their ways or gotten some sort of rehabiliation
@9CM945S2yrs2Y
depends on how extreme it was
@99DBPCD2yrs2Y
As long as they have served their sentence, and their personal experience and behavior tendencies will not bring harm to society
@98MHFCT2yrs2Y
depending on what the crime is and how long ago
@987GNWP2yrs2Y
We’re all human we all make mistakes and if you can’t agree with that then I don’t know what to tell you
@98752TC2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as the crime they committed was not related to what they need to be trusted for while in office. They also have to have finished serving their sentence.
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