mrsadm
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Sat Nov-01-08 02:06 PM
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Convicted felons can run for office? (Stevens) |
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So, convicted felons cannot vote, but they can run for office? Is the rule different by state?
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liberalmuse
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Sat Nov-01-08 02:09 PM
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But they can't vote. :eyes:
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electron_blue
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Sat Nov-01-08 02:25 PM
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2. Yes, different rules for different states. |
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Btw, wasn't Dubya convicted of a felony in his youth?
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Sat Nov-01-08 02:37 PM
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3. Remember, we are talking about the US Senate - |
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a criminal background, a little alcoholism, drug abuse, predatory sexual behavior, hell, it prectically a requirement for membership.
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Sat Nov-01-08 02:49 PM
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4. Stevens debate was on some |
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channel last night,I told my daughter"only in America can a convicted felon run for political office,he can't even vote for gods sake!
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