The alternative being that a criminal can have perma-immunity by simply running for office or getting elected?

> They are not set up to handle matters of national importance that could way the direction of the country or deprive tens of millions of voters of their preferred candidate.

Right, they're set up to ascertain guilt of a crime. Why is it or should it be their concern if people want to vote for that person or if that person has political aspirations?

You're advocating for criminal law to simply not apply to some people. That is fucking insane.