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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Response rates from 316k Australia voters.
38% Yes |
62% No |
16% Yes |
60% No |
20% Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
2% No, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
2% Yes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence |
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1% Yes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9SB2X2Y8mos8MO
Yes, depends on the severity of the crime and the circumstances regarding both the context and the trial process, (ie. if it's biased)
@8J23FV24yrs4Y
No, if crime shows a negative and corrupted character
@9KC7CVX1yr1Y
yes, as long as the crime was minor and properly looked into/ extra support behind the scenes to be more closely watched
@9D4R96L2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not committed during office and the sentence is complete
@9ZMSSFB4mos4MO
They should be able to because in recent years we have seen political parties weaponise the justice system to try and prevent rivals from being able to qualify for elections. The people should be able to vote and if their crimes are detestable leave that for the public to decide.
@B4B9G5P2 days2D
Yes, citizens should be able to elect whomever they want to represent them, without limitations - even a horse!
@B497RZL4 days4D
So long as as the crimes was not committed while in office and have finished serving their sentence.
@B494M8K5 days5D
As long as they have finished serving their sentence and have changed and are under watch, yes, they should have the chance to change the line of their life
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