Can a convicted felon run for office?

Boogerman · 09-27-2004, 09:41 AM

Mayor acknowledges 1982 killing

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) -- The mayor of East Cleveland, Ohio, acknowledged that she killed a man 22 years ago and was convicted but said she acted in self-defense, according to a published report Saturday.

Especially like this part:
She told the newspaper that she recalled being convicted but said she could not remember the charge.

Okay, I know that felons cannot vote, but can they run for office? I guess so. Maybe we need to update some laws. What do you think?

Ken King · 09-27-2004, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boogerman

Mayor acknowledges 1982 killing

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) -- The mayor of East Cleveland, Ohio, acknowledged that she killed a man 22 years ago and was convicted but said she acted in self-defense, according to a published report Saturday.

Okay, I know that felons cannot vote, but can they run for office? I guess so. Maybe we need to update some laws. What do you think?

Each state determines whether or not those who have been convicted of a felony can participate in elections.

LPMEDIC · 09-27-2004, 11:45 AM

2 words....

Marion Barry

bresamil · 09-27-2004, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPMEDIC

2 words....

Marion Barry

My thoughts exactly.

Toxick · 09-27-2004, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boogerman

Okay, I know that felons cannot vote, but can they run for office? I guess so. Maybe we need to update some laws. What do you think?

This guy thinks so:

mainman · 09-27-2004, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPMEDIC

2 words....

Marion Barry

And he will win too...

Elle · 09-27-2004, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boogerman

Especially like this part:
She told the newspaper that she recalled being convicted but said she could not remember the charge.

I see how she could have easily forgotten

09-27-2004, 09:41 AM	#1
Boogerman Pick and Flick Adventure! Member Since: Jul 2004 Location: Southern Maryland :-) Posts: 38	Can a convicted felon run for office? Mayor acknowledges 1982 killing EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) -- The mayor of East Cleveland, Ohio, acknowledged that she killed a man 22 years ago and was convicted but said she acted in self-defense, according to a published report Saturday. Especially like this part: She told the newspaper that she recalled being convicted but said she could not remember the charge. Okay, I know that felons cannot vote, but can they run for office? I guess so. Maybe we need to update some laws. What do you think? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook __________________ :patriot: Got old video games :confused: Current systems: C-64, VIC-20, N64, Sega Nomad Last edited by Boogerman; 09-27-2004 at 09:54 AM.
	[ Reply w/Quote ]

09-27-2004, 11:45 AM	#3
LPMEDIC Doin the duty for you.... Member Since: Jun 2002 Location: Southern Md Posts: 176	2 words.... Marion Barry Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Add post to Facebook
	[ Reply w/Quote ]

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Ghost in the machine	vraiblonde	Computers, Technology, & the Internet	56	08-13-2008 05:01 PM
My RANT for the intersection of Chancellors Run Road and 235	Danzig	Life in Southern Maryland	64	08-13-2005 09:45 AM
Hospice Run	T.Rally	Outdoor Recreation	0	03-23-2004 09:50 AM
Wrongfully Convicted Man Pardoned	watercolor	News and Current Events	0	11-01-2003 03:26 PM
Man Alive After Being Run Over By 114-Car Train	Sharon	News and Current Events	0	09-05-2003 06:31 AM


\| Write Us \| Help \| Sponsors \| Classifieds \| Employment \| Forums \| MarketPlace \| Calendar \| Headlines \| Announcements \| Weather \| More... \|