If so, then why?

  • stinerman [Ohio]@midwest.social
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    5 months ago

    Yes. The “why” is that in 1787 it was unthinkable that a felon would be elected President by the Electoral College. The electors wouldn’t bother voting for a felon.

    • Cryophilia@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      It wasn’t inconceivable to the founding fathers, they specifically excluded it from the Constitution. Felons should be allowed to run for office. It’s a good thing.