Why Doesn't * Just Overturn L Craig's Guilty Plea?

[stopbush]

Hell, if asshole can commute part of Scooter's sentence, why doesn't he just declare Larry Craig innocent and have the court throw out his guilty plea?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

1. Bush Can't Overturn State Court Rulings

eom

[Justice]

2. Perfect Answer - Perfect! A Pardon.

[Mz Pip]

3. He could pardon him

but he can't declare him innocent. That would be really funny if he did. The RW base would have a shit fit. :rofl:

Mz Pip
:dem:

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. I Don't Think A President Can Pardon Someone Convicted In A State Court

Or one who has plead guilty in a state court...

[Justice]

6. Haven't you heard, about the signing statement that broadened pardon authority...

I am kidding, totally kidding.

DemocratSinceBirth, you are right, President cannot pardon for state convictions.

[Mz Pip]

7. Good catch

Could the governor of MN pardon him? He's a Repug, I think.

Mz Pip
:dem:

[DemocratSinceBirth]

8. I Think The Governor Is A Democrat

But , yes, he or she could pardon him...

[goodhue]

9. Pawlenty is no democrat

[DemocratSinceBirth]

10. Then He Can Pardon Him

eom

[valerief]

4. He can wave a wand and turn Julie Ahni into a woman. nt