While I think it's funny that the tough on crime crowd is rallying behind a convicted felon it's important to remember that sometimes there ARE people who have been politically suppressed. Eugene Debs ran in 1920 for the socialist party. He'd been convicted for speaking out against WW1 at the time. He didn't win, but he did run.

What I hope is that Trump just doesn't win. His support goes way beyond simple constitutional rights or freedom of speech. These GOP voters are not REALLY saying convicted felons should be allowed to become president. They are saying TRUMP should be allowed to become president. It's populist, slightly cultish, and entirely frightening. Due process means nothing, personality and whatever they personally view as "strength" are what matters to them.

Party of Law & Order

I am fine with felons in general being elected, although if their crimes are abusive of their office, campaign finance related. or undermine democracy then they shouldnl not be eligible.

So Snoop Dogg should be able to be elected, but Trump and Rod Blagojevich should not be able to hold office.

So, does this mean that all felons get their right to vote back, like in working democracies? Or is this just for orange felons?

Their orange godking was convicted. Of course they’re changing their tune — it takes critical and independent thought to do otherwise, and his supporters lack any such trait.

Such freedom, being able to change your mind whenever your cult leader tells you to.

What I don't get if a felon can be president then why are felons not allowed to vote?

This is what an utter lack of integrity, ethics, scruples and reason looks like.

"But you see, it's ok when we do it."

So I guess Trump is no longer allowed to vote in New York?

I presume Florida allows NY felons to vote though..,,