They were threats because they fought big business leaders, they just wanted to eliminate competition.
They were also advantages because they built economy and created jobs limiting costly competition, allowed companies to lower prices for products, also more people offered goods and products.
The only ones who can run for political office are the nes who are according to the law and have no debits with it. The first point is to bel legally able to ellect a candidate and and be indicated asa candidate who can be voted and elected.