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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43% Yes |
57% No |
19% Yes |
54% No |
19% Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
3% No, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
3% Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
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2% Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office |
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Unique answers from M6E voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9LZFDR68mos8MO
Yes, as long as the crime both was not commited whilst in office, and was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime.
@8VJVJMR3yrs3Y
Depends on the circumstances. The person might be a member of a marginalized group and convicted out of hate and inequities in the society & justice system.
@8T2MVY24yrs4Y
Depends on the severity of the offence
@B26KGFB2 days2D
There needs to be an exhaustive list of unacceptable crimes. Also, "felony" is an American term and doesn't belong here.
@9TFJCFX3mos3MO
depending on how bad the charge is and what is was for, for example if it was impaired driving or jaywalking i believe it would be okay. but if it were to be armed robbery or murder, i do not believe that person should have the right.
@9TC77NN4mos4MO
Yes, but it depends on the nature of the crime that was committed and cannot be committed while in office.
@9T9X43P4mos4MO
Yes as long as they are finished serving BUT I do think it depends on what the crime is. If it's ex. murder or rape then NO WAY should you be allowed to run for office.
@9T878LK4mos4MO
It depends on how severe the crime was as well as if there is standing proof that they have changed. Then yes.
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