[MCSETots]

Unfortunately, one of the penalties for impeachment is losing the ability to ever hold public office.

But the good news is that he will most likely never be convicted by the Senate.

[Ken H]

“Unfortunately, one of the penalties for impeachment is losing the ability to ever hold public office.”

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Nope. Has to be conviction by 2/3 of the Senate before that applies.

[Rightwing Conspiratr1]

Unfortunately, one of the penalties for impeachment is losing the ability to ever hold public office.

So how did Alcee Hastings get to hold political office after his impeachment and conviction?

[gundog]

Impeachment is just the trial. Conviction and removal from office would prevent him from holding future office.

[MayflowerMadam]

“Unfortunately, one of the penalties for impeachment is losing the ability to ever hold public office.”

Clinton was impeached; he ran for public office after that — and he won.

[Hootowl]

Not true. Impeachment is within the purview of the House of Representatives. It is equivalent to an indictment. Then the Senate tries the individual. If the individual is convicted, THEN the person becomes ineligible to hold federal offices. If not convicted by the Senate, then there is no penalty.

[Tucker39]

Oh no you don’t! Only if he is CONVICTED by the Senate is he removed and inelligible to hold another office. He’ll never be convicted.

[Snake Skin Sonny]

Unfortunately, one of the penalties for impeachment is losing the ability to ever hold public office.

Hmmm...yeah...ask one Alcee Hastings about THAT.