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 |
20% Yes |
54% No |
14% Yes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime |
4% No, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime |
5% 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 Libertarian voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9S4RDFQ3mos3MO
Yes, but in the exception of "political ideology crimes", by which I want to remind you that communism was a crime by itself back in the 30s and 40s. Having a certain political ideology shouldn't be considered a crime, and if it is, this must be the only exception in the "crime-convicted? Not elected" policy.
@9DD8K221yr1Y
Yes as long as it's not a serious crime
@9BVMYV22yrs2Y
Yes if he hasn’t lose his political rights
@8TMTWCV3yrs3Y
Yes, As long as they have served their time and the crime is not related to the position they (will) hold. i.e. tax evasion - chancellor of the exchequer
@9CHZ5221yr1Y
@9BQ2LB42yrs2Y
I support the law.as it exists add this as a choice
@9BJ4YS32yrs2Y
Yes, as long as they have finished their sentence and it is proved they have truly regretted doing the crime
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