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To: Sam who wrote (92118)	10/27/2008 5:38:16 PM
From: Cogito	Read Replies (1) of 541816

>>Despite being a convicted felon, he is not required to drop out of the race or resign from the Senate. If he wins re-election, he can continue to hold his seat because there is no rule barring felons from serving in Congress. The Senate could vote to expel Stevens on a two-thirds vote.<< Sam - I find it interesting that felons are not allowed to vote in most states, but they can serve in Congress. Come to think of it, there's nothing in the Constitution to prevent felons from serving as President, as far as I know. I would think that a felony conviction would harm one's chances of getting elected, however. - Allen

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