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11. Can't they only pardon if someone is found guilty? What would they pardon him for.

Fri Jun 5, 2020, 11:42 PM

Jun 2020

Are you talking Pence trying to give him a blanket pardon for all crimes he may have committed in the past but has never been charged with?

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I already feel sorry for Joe Biden's future Attorney General [View all] Wanderlust988 Jun 2020 OP

Preet! Renew Deal Jun 2020 #1

An excellent choice - or Sally Yates. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #3

Doug Jones could get confirmed easily Wanderlust988 Jun 2020 #9

A special Prosecutor for all of his lapfog_1 Jun 2020 #2

I know we're all supposed to hate him, but The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #4

In a special way, that would be SWEEEET! lastlib Jun 2020 #10

I am guessing Miguelito Loveless Jun 2020 #5

For some potential attorney generals.... quickesst Jun 2020 #6

Don't think so. Xolodno Jun 2020 #7

No, Ford pardoned Nixon for any crimes he *might have* committed The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2020 #13

And that's pretty much it. Xolodno Jun 2020 #16

Agreed frazzled Jun 2020 #14

One thing for sure: s/he won't be bored! Hekate Jun 2020 #12

Trump will pardon them all on January 20. GeorgiaPeanut Jun 2020 #17