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In Re: "Should Donald Trump-

In Re: "Should Donald Trump be banned from running for president?" Anyone with a Adjudication and resulting Verdict finding them Guilty of a Felony should be disqualified from the Federal Election of Any office, including the office of the President of the United States of America.    The Constitution of the United States does not explicitly disqualify felons from running for federal office, including the presidency.  However, there is a long-standing tradition of barring felons from public office, dating back to English common law.  This tradition is based on the idea that felons have demonstrated a lack of trustworthiness and fitness for public office. There are a number of arguments in favor of disqualifying felons from federal office. First, felons have committed serious crimes that have violated the public trust.  Second, felons may be more likely to engage in corruption and other unethical behavior in office. Third, felons may be less likely to be able t...