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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@92VSR2NNew Democratic3yrs3Y
if we had a better prison system and a rehabilitation system, then yes if they pass certain tests/exams
@8Z4T6QX3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they have changed for the better.
@8VBFWBD4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as the sentence is complete and the crime was not committed while in office
@8TKBVBG4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it was not a serious offence, like a murder or assult
Yes, as long as they do not commit crimes in office
Depending on the crime and if there were any further or recent offenses
@8P3HL3F4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it wasn't a violent crime and they've turned their life around.
@97NRTW82yrs2Y
Let voters decide who's allowed to run for office.
@92BCMVB3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they have turned from their ways and become a better person.
@8S9K8BD4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they have been proven innocent (conviction overturned after new evidence)
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