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pat_k

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12. I don't know about this.

Fri Sep 13, 2024, 12:44 PM

Sep 2024

Should having a felony conviction disqualify? Maybe. However, if you believe (1) it is possible for a person who committed a major crime to find a path to an inspired life -- and I do -- or (2) wrongful convictions happen, you probably don't want to go this route.

As I think about it, you would think that it would be logical for a state that denies felons the right to vote would support such an amendment, but I'm guessing we would see the opposite, with states that deny felons the right to vote being just fine with a felon president.

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I want the 2025 Senate to pass an amendment against felons running for higher office. [View all] lindysalsagal Sep 2024 OP

Excellent! surfered Sep 2024 #1

ITA JustAnotherGen Sep 2024 #2

There is no chance the "Democratics" are going to introduce a such a "bill" onenote Sep 2024 #7

I can still write it JustAnotherGen Sep 2024 #11

They'll make something innocuous a felony jujubeets Sep 2024 #3

An amendment to the Constitution? The Senate can't do that. onenote Sep 2024 #4

With 2/3 vote of both houses an amendment would be proposed to states for ratification by 3/4 pat_k Sep 2024 #13

So corrupt prosecutors and judges in bum fuck nowhere can disqualify any RockRaven Sep 2024 #5

You mean a law? Which is unconstitutional... WarGamer Sep 2024 #6

Don't be so sure MurrayDelph Sep 2024 #8

The Senate doesn't do Constitutional amendments. Ocelot II Sep 2024 #9

They have that law in Russia toad-eye Sep 2024 #10

I don't know about this. pat_k Sep 2024 #12

Absolutely!!!! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Sep 2024 #14