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Has there ever been a person try to run for President that had a criminal background? In the US or other countries? (lemmy.world)

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[-] sangriaferret@sh.itjust.works 33 points 1 month ago

Eugene Debs, probably the most well known socialist in US history, ran for president while in prison.

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 month ago

Dude was pure beast mode, living his beliefs

[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

It’s hard to believe he was a Wisconsin senator.

What happened, Wisconsin?

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