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Although the term Patriot has been hijacked…

Me: Can a convicted felon run for President?

ChatGPT:
Yes, a convicted felon can run for President of the United States. The U.S. Constitution sets the requirements for presidential candidates, which include being a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years. It does not prohibit convicted felons from running for or holding the office of President.
However, there are a few considerations:
  1. Public Perception: A felony conviction could significantly impact a candidate's public image and electoral prospects. Voters might be less likely to support a candidate with a criminal record. 👈 MAGAs will eat this up!
  2. State Laws: Some states have laws that restrict the voting rights of convicted felons. While these laws do not directly prevent someone from running for President, they could affect a candidate's ability to vote for themselves.
  3. Federal Pardons: A convicted felon could seek a presidential pardon, which would restore some of their civil rights. However, a pardon is not necessary to run for or become President.
  4. Practical Challenges: Being incarcerated could pose practical challenges to running a campaign, but it does not legally disqualify a candidate from running for office.
In summary, while there are no constitutional barriers to a convicted felon running for President, practical and perceptual challenges could affect their candidacy.

Me:
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Me: Can a convicted felon run for President?

ChatGPT:
Yes, a convicted felon can run for President of the United States. The U.S. Constitution sets the requirements for presidential candidates, which include being a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, and a resident of the United States for at least 14 years. It does not prohibit convicted felons from running for or holding the office of President.
However, there are a few considerations:
  1. Public Perception: A felony conviction could significantly impact a candidate's public image and electoral prospects. Voters might be less likely to support a candidate with a criminal record. 👈 MAGAs will eat this up!
  2. State Laws: Some states have laws that restrict the voting rights of convicted felons. While these laws do not directly prevent someone from running for President, they could affect a candidate's ability to vote for themselves.
  3. Federal Pardons: A convicted felon could seek a presidential pardon, which would restore some of their civil rights. However, a pardon is not necessary to run for or become President.
  4. Practical Challenges: Being incarcerated could pose practical challenges to running a campaign, but it does not legally disqualify a candidate from running for office.
In summary, while there are no constitutional barriers to a convicted felon running for President, practical and perceptual challenges could affect their candidacy.

Me:
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The twelve Patriot jurors in New York did what they had to do in upholding the law. We’ll have to see what the other “patriots” decide to do.
 
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