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To: rodguy911

As felons, they cannot run for office.


333 posted on 01/19/2009 3:01:59 PM PST by Theodore R. (GWB is neither "compassionate nor conservative.")
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To: Theodore R.
How do criminals who have done jail time like Alcee Hastings from Fla. get into the House of Reps.?
354 posted on 01/19/2009 3:52:35 PM PST by rodguy911 (HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE--GO SARAHCUDA !!)
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To: Theodore R.
As felons, they cannot run for office.

There is no federal law that says so. There might be laws in some states, but I'm not aware of them.

365 posted on 01/19/2009 4:22:30 PM PST by ReignOfError
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