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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41% Yes |
59% No |
17% Yes |
57% No |
22% 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 Denison voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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Yes, depends on the severity of the crime and the circumstances regarding both the context and the trial process, (ie. if it's biased)
@9KC7CVX11mos11MO
yes, as long as the crime was minor and properly looked into/ extra support behind the scenes to be more closely watched
@8J23FV24yrs4Y
No, if crime shows a negative and corrupted character
@9D4R96L1yr1Y
Yes, as long as the crime was not committed during office and the sentence is complete
@B2GTGBX 3 days3D
Yes, as long as they're conviction is considered spent (after 10 years) and it isn't a sexual, violent or financial crime.
@B2CRG6D1wk1W
No, but measures must be in place to exempt minor crimes. Corruption, violent crime, domestic abuse etc should disqualify politicians
@B28SZVM2wks2W
Depending in the crime, the severity and when it was committed. For instance, if it were committed during their youth and the crime was minor non-violent robbery, and they are reformed, I believe they should be allowed the opportunity
@9ZNMKQB2mos2MO
Not unless the case can be fully ensured to have been done fairly and without bias. This involves making the evidence and legal procedure transparent and accessible to the public.
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