Will Bars Bar Him From Serving His Country?
From Times Wire Services
Former Rep. James Traficant of Ohio, serving an eight-year sentence in federal prison for corruption, has authorized the formation of a presidential exploratory committee.
Traficant was booted from the House of Representatives last year after being convicted of racketeering, bribery and tax evasion. Campaign organizer Marcus Belk said his group began a move to draft Traficant last week and has raised $10,224.
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