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26. yes, but i wouldn't recommend it.

Fri Feb 3, 2017, 04:27 PM

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Can a convicted felon run for POTUS ? [View all] frankieallen Feb 2017 OP

Theoretically and constitutionally, yes. no_hypocrisy Feb 2017 #1

Short answer. Yes. Lochloosa Feb 2017 #2

Yes and could win treestar Feb 2017 #4

Sure... but won't be able to vote for themselves... pat_k Feb 2017 #5

At least one has. former9thward Feb 2017 #6

yes onenote Feb 2017 #7

Yes jberryhill Feb 2017 #8

Sure. truebluegreen Feb 2017 #9

Ha, good point, didn't think of that. frankieallen Feb 2017 #12

As I see you've already been told, Yes. Iggo Feb 2017 #11

So a felon can run for President but not vote for one. TrekLuver Feb 2017 #13

Can't get a job at the library, but you can be president! Morris64 Feb 2017 #14

Do you think convicted felons should be able to become POTUS? uppityperson Feb 2017 #15

No I do not. How about you? Morris64 Feb 2017 #16

Why don't you think so? uppityperson Feb 2017 #21

Until more employment roles, Morris64 Feb 2017 #22

Not directly affected as far as my own or my family's employment. Morris64 Feb 2017 #25

Only if they are a RepubliCON. nt arthritisR_US Feb 2017 #17

Only under certain conditions can a felon run for President. Mariana Feb 2017 #19

It hasn't stopped Lyndon Larouche? Spider Jerusalem Feb 2017 #20

yes, but i wouldn't recommend it. unblock Feb 2017 #26

Republicans yes, Democrats no. Lil Missy Feb 2017 #27

We really Ned to rethink this anyone can become President thing. liberal N proud Feb 2017 #28

Anyone may run for President sarisataka Feb 2017 #29

Leonard Peltier ran from prison... EL34x4 Feb 2017 #30