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51. We need to put pressure the Obama Administration to pardon Gov. Siegelman

Fri Sep 20, 2013, 07:57 PM

Sep 2013

1) Contact the White House, by phone and e-mail & ask Obama why he hasn't pardoned Gov. Siegelman yet
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/submit-questions-and-comments/
Comments line 202-456-1111
Switchboard line 202-456-1414

2) Contact Vice President Joe Biden via e-mail and ask him if HE can do anything to help free Gov. Siegelman
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact-vp/

3) Contact Attorney General Eric Holder by phone and e-mail
http://www.justice.gov/contact-us.html
Dept. of Justice Main Switchboard..202-514-2000
Office of the Attorney general Public Comment line 202-353-1555

Meanwhile, we ALL need to sign Dana Siegelman's petition to Obama.to pardon her father.
The more names on the petition, the better.

http://www.change.org/petitions/president-obama-please-restore-justice-and-pardon-my-dad/

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DELAY ACQUITTED, SIEGELMAN STILL IN PRISON [View all] BradBlog Sep 2013 OP

Is "Overturned on appeal" the same as an acquittal? MADem Sep 2013 #1

I'd love to know malaise Sep 2013 #19

In this case, yes. WillowTree Sep 2013 #30

Brad is telling me downthread that the prosecutors have a review process available. MADem Sep 2013 #37

I meant nothing personal, but that doesn't excuse it. WillowTree Sep 2013 #41

No worries! MADem Sep 2013 #42

From the TX Appellate Court's ruling... BradBlog Sep 2013 #34

Thank you, BB, I hope the prosecutors get a fair review and get this horse back on the track.. MADem Sep 2013 #36

President Obama has to begin designating Republicans as domestic terrorists and have them all Koko Ware Sep 2013 #2

OFCS! Most of my family are Republicans. They are wonderful people. Coyotl Sep 2013 #22

Tough shit. It's finally time to recognize Republicans for what they are - hypocrites who lies all Koko Ware Sep 2013 #24

In the case of Tom Delay, he is a dirty rotten crook, Tom has numerous dirty deeds, nothing was out Thinkingabout Sep 2013 #27

NoDak is 2/3 R's, and almost everyone is a really nice person. You want to round them all up? Coyotl Sep 2013 #43

Your family must be the exceptions that prove the rule. MADem Sep 2013 #38

These are American citizens you are condemning... Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #45

This is world we live in now in the US. Another Republican had his conviction overturned also sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #3

Both Stevens and Siegelman were convicted due to gross prosecution misconduct. former9thward Sep 2013 #5

I didn't disagree with the overturning of Stevens' conviction. Corruption in the judicial process sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #7

I think Kagan is one reason Obama has done nothing with Siegelman in terms of a pardon. former9thward Sep 2013 #8

Elena Kagan and her role as a willing accomplice in Siegelman prosecution Octafish Sep 2013 #14

Consider the source! Coyotl Sep 2013 #23

Consider the message, is it true or not? Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #44

That is shameful!! I did not know about her role in this. She should never have been sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author sabrina 1 Sep 2013 #40

Which one is the Republican, and which one is the Democrat? Blue Owl Sep 2013 #4

Difference: Rove never wanted DeLay in jail n/t DFW Sep 2013 #6

Corruption. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #9

Best Justice Money can buy! Cryptoad Sep 2013 #10

Know your BFEE Octafish Sep 2013 #11

Money and corruption heaven05 Sep 2013 #12

Crime pays for Republicans. Rex Sep 2013 #13

I know that Democrats in leadership positions have signed petitions and letters, truedelphi Sep 2013 #15

Forget it, Jake....It's Texas.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2013 #16

Just fired of my fourth rant about this to the WH. It just feels better when I do this. nt kelliekat44 Sep 2013 #17

'ain't that america' spanone Sep 2013 #18

A jury convicted him. TWO Repuke judges overturned the verdict. hobbit709 Sep 2013 #20

I had a feeling that Delay wouldn't serve a day in prison. trusty elf Sep 2013 #21

You know I love your stuff...this one of BugMan is priceless.... nt MADem Sep 2013 #39

Thanks, MADem! trusty elf Sep 2013 #46

+1,000 !!!! nt MADem Sep 2013 #47

Follow the script or you will get slapped down RandiFan1290 Sep 2013 #25

HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Sep 2013 #26

Travesty. senseandsensibility Sep 2013 #29

THAT is what is called PERSPECTIVE. nt eppur_se_muova Sep 2013 #31

This is bullshit. lpbk2713 Sep 2013 #32

THis is especially MADDENING becuase... bvar22 Sep 2013 #33

Wow. I forgot about that. senseandsensibility Sep 2013 #35

Goddammit!!! This stuff just pisses me off so much!!! Arugula Latte Sep 2013 #52

Early morning brain fart. What exactly DID Siegelman get convicted for doing? Tigress DEM Sep 2013 #48

... questionseverything Sep 2013 #49

first they had to steal an election questionseverything Sep 2013 #50

We need to put pressure the Obama Administration to pardon Gov. Siegelman red dog 1 Sep 2013 #51

Thanks for these links. senseandsensibility Sep 2013 #53

Your welcome. red dog 1 Sep 2013 #54