PARDON BINGO!

[dutch777]

15. Is there a point where pardons become an abuse of power case (legally)?

I have read a couple of articles on the legal and constitutional history of the pardon power and back to the English law standards on which much of that is based. Sadly, the prevailing opinion seems to be that pardon powers under the Constitution are essentially unlimited (with the possible exception of a self pardon) and NOT subject to judicial or other review. Seems a bit much but clearly the founding fathers never envisioned someone as self dealing and malevolent as Donnie Boy. I suppose we'll be lucky if all the White House silverware remains on Wednesday afternoon.