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Donald Trump found guilty on all counts in hush-money trial | CBC News (web.archive.org)

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Is it true that he can still run for the office even if he's in jail?

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Is it true that he can still run for the office even if he's in jail?

The presumption is normally the people wouldn't vote for a criminal let alone one that's in jail.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 3 months ago

Who would have thought this would be a hell of a presumption in this day and age

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I think it was ABC that just showed a poll saying 15% of independents would be more likely to vote for Trump if he's a convicted felon, 8% less likely, and 74% indifferent.

So uh, at least amongst independent voters, no, apparently being a felon does not matter that much.