I suspect Penguin has done his civics homework well and has discovered that Paragraph 34-A of the city charter has never been officially repealed. It specifically allows convicted criminals to run for public office.
15 seconds sound clip from Batman (1966) - Hizzonner the Penguin (S2E17) TV Series.
You can hear this line at 00:04:30 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Civics will have to wait, Dick. Penguin is up to some new tricks.
- Alfred, you may exercise your familiarity with the Bard.
- Did you hear those rumors in the lobby? The Penguin running for mayor.
- It won't be if he's elected.
- Besides, I thought convicted felons were barred from holding any official office.
- I'm glad you two are here, Dynamic Duo. I wanted a chance to say goodbye.
- I think you tend to overestimate the Penguin, Mayor Linseed.
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Actors: Adam West (Batman), Burt Ward (Robin), Cesar Romero (The Joker), Burgess Meredith (The Penguin), Alan Napier (Alfred the butler), Neil Hamilton (Commissioner Gordon), Frank Gorshin (The Riddler), Julie Newmar (Catwoman), George Sanders (Mr. Freeze)
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