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 650 Anti-Establishment voters.
23% Yes |
77% No |
6% Yes |
73% 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 |
3% 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 |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 650 Anti-Establishment voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 650 Anti-Establishment voters.
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Unique answers from Anti-Establishment voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9J3SKYH11mos11MO
Yes, if a sufficient period of time has passed between when they have commited the crime and now so as to ensure they are "a different person"
@9D5WDV71yr1Y
Yes, as long as it wasn't related to corruption or abuse of power, and as long as they have completed their sentence.
@8X6Q3M43yrs3Y
Si, purchè gli siano fatti dei test per capire se è capace di rappresentare il paese e fare il politico
@8VQFKSZ3yrs3Y
Absolutely not. No exceptions.
@98BMMSF2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as I wasn't a serious or political crime.
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