General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWe gotta get rid of
The law that lets convicted felons run for president senate and house.
We have a criminal problem in our government.
https://www.thefreemanonline.org/can-a-felon-run-for-president/
Bluethroughu
(5,212 posts)Excellent idea.
jimfields33
(16,279 posts)Wed lose some good democratic politicians if this went into effect.
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,524 posts)Are not felonies.
I dont think there are many Dems with felonies
In office.
jimfields33
(16,279 posts)Thanks for responding.
global1
(25,319 posts)government. The problem is ACCOUNTABILITY.
Until the criminals are held accountable the criminal element will continue to suceed.
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,524 posts)However banning felons would bar a lot of republicans from running
For office..
former9thward
(32,224 posts)The Constitution allows someone with a criminal record to run for federal office.
I_UndergroundPanther
(12,524 posts)Republicans dont give a shit about the constitution.
And if they overturn Roe vs. Wade it will prove they don't care about rights or the consitution.
Republicans are fascists and we are not in normal times.
We have to do whatever it takes to get criminals out of government. Why?democracy will be in danger as long as criminals can run for office.
former9thward
(32,224 posts)Only three states - Kentucky, Iowa and Virginia - bar felons who have completed their sentences from voting.
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