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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 2 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

Dude was pure beast mode, living his beliefs

[–] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

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

What happened, Wisconsin?