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20. While I think even the RW SCOTUS would rule against a self-pardon

Reply to onetexan (Reply #18)

Sun Dec 9, 2018, 03:19 PM

Dec 2018

I don't think there has been a definitive ruling one way or another on that.

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Schiff: Trump may face 'real prospect of jail time' [View all] trailmonkee Dec 2018 OP

He could give himself a blanket pardon and his fascist supreme court would back him up. elmac Dec 2018 #1

he can't pardon himself onetexan Dec 2018 #18

While I think even the RW SCOTUS would rule against a self-pardon NewJeffCT Dec 2018 #20

correct. Its uncharted territory and nothing tRump does is by the book. nt elmac Dec 2018 #24

Don't be so cynical PJMcK Dec 2018 #27

Remember, Democracy has been replaced with a capitaliistic plutocracy, all the old norms don't apply elmac Dec 2018 #31

Trump, his family, his business will face New York State charges. shockey80 Dec 2018 #2

But there is that case before SCOTUS about double jeopardy - not sure if a pardon takes precedence. erronis Dec 2018 #9

If there's Armymedic88 Dec 2018 #11

Can a pardon be issued prospectively - before a guilty verdict? erronis Dec 2018 #12

A pardon can be given for crimes that MAY have occurred during a specified time period. mobeau69 Dec 2018 #22

Poppy Bush pardoned UpInArms Dec 2018 #25

I remember this only upon reading your link - thank you. erronis Dec 2018 #29

There is a very comprehensive read that begins with a Salon article UpInArms Dec 2018 #35

From what I understand on that NewJeffCT Dec 2018 #21

I wonder if Trump has seen this yet PatSeg Dec 2018 #3

I guess that means he'll be doing all that's necessary to win in 2020. Chemisse Dec 2018 #4

Sure the election will be rigged... Talitha Dec 2018 #5

thanks for this info GregD Dec 2018 #10

Wow! China and the USSR (aka putinstan) are fighting over pwning the US erronis Dec 2018 #13

I think the China trademarks means she can sell things in China FakeNoose Dec 2018 #43

Trump's base is weakening over Mueller issue Eddie18 Dec 2018 #6

I've seen no real indication that this is true. At least the polls don't reflect that. Texin Dec 2018 #8

Does the U.S.A. MyOwnPeace Dec 2018 #28

There is a call from some quarters to test the "premise" that POTUS cannot be indicted. Grasswire2 Dec 2018 #7

Three Words.... LovingA2andMI Dec 2018 #14

I love Schiff, but IMO he should keep his mouth shut ... Auggie Dec 2018 #15

I'm Glad Schiff is Speaking the Truth About Trump and the Potential for Jail Time dlk Dec 2018 #16

So GOP What About "Law and Order"? ProgressiveKnight Dec 2018 #17

Some good points there, MyOwnPeace Dec 2018 #30

We need to start chanting "Lock THEM up". BigmanPigman Dec 2018 #33

I just want this played every time something new is reported about the crime famile dflprincess Dec 2018 #40

May? SHRED Dec 2018 #19

I believe there are other significant Repukes that are known to have INdemo Dec 2018 #23

I am with you on this one! BigmanPigman Dec 2018 #32

So any critter receiving funds from the NRA are potentially involved with the russkis? erronis Dec 2018 #36

I've always believed this!!! THAT'S why somehow we really need to bluestarone Dec 2018 #39

Schiff loves to goad UpInArms Dec 2018 #26

Absolutely! MyOwnPeace Dec 2018 #34

I've noticed that Schiff never mentions Ryan or McConnell FakeNoose Dec 2018 #44

Citizen Donald Trump committed these crimes before election day, before he was president. ffr Dec 2018 #37

Lock him up! Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2018 #38

I want a promise from the next Democratic presidential nominee: tclambert Dec 2018 #41

That's motive for staying in office as long as he can. Martin Eden Dec 2018 #42

The authors of our constitution mickswalkabout41 Dec 2018 #45