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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 33 points 5 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] southsamurai 7 points 5 months ago

Dude was pure beast mode, living his beliefs

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

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

What happened, Wisconsin?