Quote Originally Posted by Eric P View Post
Can convicted felons even run?
Yes. As an aside, politicians do not require a security clearance. Once elected, all they have to do is pledge an oath applicable to the information. If Manning were to win, there is nothing preventing him from sitting on any committee, so long as he takes an oath.

Quote Originally Posted by theGinsue View Post
Yes, I believe that they can, but I believe that they often lose their voting rights as convicted felons.
It varies by state but most felons get voting rights back at some point.
http://www.ncsl.org/research/electio...ng-rights.aspx