Journal SL Baur's Journal: We (meaning USians) are doomed ... 1
See: http://wcbstv.com/national/Jury.Finds.Goof.2.849689.html
The pertinent bit in there is:
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 him on a two-thirds vote.
So let's see, we prohibit felons (most of them convicted on recreational drug charges) from even voting, ever again in their lives, but one can withstand a felony conviction and be voted into and/or remain in the Senate?
Sigh.
I am neither Republican nor Democrat so I'll add that Barney Frank and Chris Dodd can loot the country for billions of dollars and not so much as face a trial.
The Republic is doomed. (I did not know that bit about convicted felons being allowed to hold office, but not to vote).
The reason... (Score:2)
It's state law, not federal law, that takes away felons' right to vote, hold office, and bear arms. Apparently Alaska has no such law.
Elections are up to the states.