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Joe Arpaio running for Senate in Arizona
Republican Joe Arpaio, a close ally of President Trump and former sheriff known for his provocative approach to combatting illegal immigration, is running for Senate in Arizona.
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Yeah, no. No thanks.
Umm isn't he a convicted felon? I know he was pardoned but a pardon does not expunge your record.
When has that stopped anyone in politics? Especially US politics in the era of Trump :D
So damn true! :(
Exactly right, he's a felon on paper. He was found guilty in federal court. Just because he was pardoned, that charge does not go away. I honestly don't know what will come out of this.
Federally there is no law that states a felon can't run for office, that would be up to a state constitution. Just a quick scan of the Arizona election law doesn't seem to preclude him from running, just voting. Arizona 2006 Election Laws
...................and here we, GO!