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24. The president can't pardon against impeachment

Sun Jul 23, 2017, 08:14 PM

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No, Trump cant pardon himself. The Constitution tells us so. [View all] Nitram Jul 2017 OP

Jeez, what a blast from the past. "Dr. Bonham's Case" -- The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #1

sorry, I forgot to include the link. Nitram Jul 2017 #3

This, too. Nitram Jul 2017 #5

I would argue that he attempted to pardon himself LiberalFighter Jul 2017 #27

Esp. in this case. Igel Jul 2017 #7

It's hard to believe we are even discussing this... spiderpig Jul 2017 #6

Why? Igel Jul 2017 #8

It is a weak argument. Voltaire2 Jul 2017 #9

Voltaire, do you mind if I ask in you have a background in law? Nitram Jul 2017 #10

Nope. Just another ignorant opinion. Voltaire2 Jul 2017 #12

Join the club! Nitram Jul 2017 #13

Tribe, Painter and Eisen are some pretty heavy intellectual hitters The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #16

It seems weak to me for the reason stated. Voltaire2 Jul 2017 #17

If you read the article carefully it makes a lot of sense. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #19

I agree with Prof Tribe Gothmog Jul 2017 #14

Doubtful, you can almost bank Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch tritsofme Jul 2017 #20

Of course Ford could have pardoned Nixon if he'd been impeached and removed. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2017 #23

The president can't pardon against impeachment NobodyHere Jul 2017 #24

I think he can pardon himself because well... Biden rule. tandem5 Jul 2017 #25

lol... SummerSnow Jul 2017 #26

Pardons don't protect from impeachment. Renew Deal Jul 2017 #28