I think that regardless of Political Party if you have plead guilty or have been found guilty in court that you automatically lose your elected office.
2007-08-30 12:13:45
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answered by Anonymous
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Unfortunately, even Congressmen and women are human. They have all the frailties, problems, weaknesses, and strengths that ordinary humans have.
If I was currently holding the job which I retired from, and I committed a crime, I would only have been fired when I could no longer come to work on time. In other words, if I received a fine, community service, or any other kind of punishment that could be taken care of during my regular off time or vacation, then I would retain my job.
There are other jobs which require a greater degree of morality. I am sure there are others, but an Airline Pilot, who holds a Airline Transport Rating (not all positions require this) would be in danger of losing his license and thus his job. The ATP has a requirement of Good Moral Character and I know of at least one instance where an ATP holder mooned some boy scouts and lost his ATP.
There is no such requirement for members of Congress, but it might not be a bad idea. The only problem is that Good Moral Character is subject to broad definition when discussed by Democrats! It depends upon which party the offender belongs to. Democrats could NEVER be fowl enough or vulgar enough to lose their jobs. Proof is Ted Kennedy.
2007-08-30 19:22:13
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answered by plezurgui 6
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it depends what it is. Is it Jay walking? Is it a negligent traffic ticket the person forgot to pay? is it something that is a real crime? as in felony? I'm assuming you're talking about Larry CRaig here. No liberal has advocated his resignation. The GOP party is doing that. But it is rather hypocritical of him to be so ademently anti-gay and then come out as a gay himself soliciting sex in a men's bathroom.
2007-08-30 19:13:46
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answered by Anonymous
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I'd keep a hush-hush on this topic if I were you...
With all the banking, travel scams, illegal banking transactions, campaign finance controversies, financial corruption, illegal alien issues, bribery convictions and Teamsters Union funds being traded among the democrat party...
I'd keep a low profile about forcing politicians out. Most of the democrats involved in most those issues are still active.
Half your party would be GONE.
2007-08-30 19:25:51
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes, with some consideration given for the severity of the crime or the level of abhorrent behavior.
2007-08-30 19:31:50
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answered by HP 4
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What crimes? When? Littering? Disturbing the peace if somebody at your barbecue gets rowdy? That's a pretty broad brush you're painting with.
2007-08-30 19:10:39
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answered by makrothumeo2 4
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If it is a felony, absolutely.
If they are convicted of having anything to do with lobbying or being persuaded then they should be removed from their seat or resign.
2007-08-30 19:12:47
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answered by Sean H 2
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From Congress, from the Supreme Court, from City Hall, any and all politicians at whatever level.
I am still waiting for Sen. Edward Kennedy to be held accountable for the death of Mary Jo Kapekne at Chappaquidik.
2007-08-30 19:11:30
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answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7
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Depends on the crime and its relavince to the individuals position.
2007-08-30 19:11:49
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answered by 45 3
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It would depend on the crime I suppose, But my preference for most crimes would be to let the voters work it out. DEMOCRACY style!
2007-08-30 19:11:43
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answered by zeroambition 3
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