Do you believe Jim Traficant should be permitted to run for Congress from his prison cell? (Poll)

Youngstown Vindicator (Traficant Hometown Newspaper) ^ | August 8, 2002

[PJ-Comix]

Do you believe Jim Traficant should be permitted to run for Congress from his prison cell?

Cast your vote HERE.

[Ligeia]

Since his residency is Allentown, Pa. he no longer lives in his district. I don't see how he can run legally.

[WKB]

This poll is flawed.
I can't participate.
There are only Yes and No votes
Where are the "Moderate Undecided"?

[PJ-Comix]

Since his residency is Allentown, Pa. he no longer lives in his district.

Even one of his congressional opponents says Traficant is legally qualified to run for Congress from Ohio.

[Ligeia]

Hmm, OK. Thanks.

[PJ-Comix]

Oh, and don't forget to cast your vote HERE. The YES votes are rapidly moving up in this poll.

[AdA$tra]

You nailed it CW....besides the fact that it could prove very entertaining, especially if he actaully won. The more havoc it creates the better IMHO.

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

Yes 44.99 % (301)

No 55.01 % (368)

[AdA$tra]

He should run under the "Crooks For Congress" banner.

Sorry. "Crooks For Congress" is a registered trademark of the Democratic Party.

[Wm Bach]

Somehow it just seems more honest and natural for a congressman to serve from jail.

[N. Theknow]

Absolutely!

The only difference between Traficant and the other Dems is a "Different" set of bars in front of him. He i9s surrounded by criminals just like the other members of Congress.

[AdA$tra]

He lives in Ohio at least as much as Dick lives in St Louis.

[PJ-Comix]

Over 45% yes votes now!!! Only about 70 more YES votes and the YES will be in the MAJORITY!!!

Vote HERE.

[N. Theknow]

Since his residency is Allentown, Pa. he no longer lives in his district. I don't see how he can run legally.

NO big deal.

There are a lot of "registered" voters in Chicago that no longer (ahem) "live" in their respective voting districts.

[xzins]

When a politician is imprisoned and says it's a frame job, then a vote by the people might say whether that's true or not. I'd let him run for that reason.

Beyond that, I think the law already permits it. For that reason, he should also go ahead and run.

[MinuteGal]

Freeped and bumped!

Leni

[PJ-Comix]

Closing in on 50%+ YES votes. Vote HERE.

[PJ-Comix]

Only 3 points and LESS than 50 YES votes to go for the majority YES votes. Here are the latest results:

Yes 47.01 % (330)

No 52.99 % (372)

Total Votes: 702

Let's take it OVER THE TOP! Remember, this poll is being featured on the FRONT PAGE of the Youngstown Vindicator. Vote HERE.

[PJ-Comix]

HEY! A bunch of NO votes just knocked the YES tally below 47%. Let's get it back up again. Vote HERE.

[PJ-Comix]

HEY! Why no movement on this poll? It was getting SOOOO close to the MAGIC 50% YES vote when suddenly no more votes are being cast. Maybe you don't believe me when I told you that this poll is being featured on the front page of the Vindicator. Take a look for yourself HERE

[PJ-Comix]

What gives? This poll jumped almost 13 points in a very short time and now it is suddenly stalled at a little over 47% YES votes. It shouldn't be any problem to knock the YES votes over the 50% mark. Vote HERE.

And in case I didn't make myself clear, vote HERE.