Having read the piece, I think this is a great idea, not just for the GOP, but for the country:
One high-level Republican, conceding it may only be “wishful thinking,” even floated the idea of a Harris victory followed by Biden pardons of both his son, Hunter, and Trump. That would take the issue of both cases off Harris’ plate and, more …
Having read the piece, I think this is a great idea, not just for the GOP, but for the country:
One high-level Republican, conceding it may only be “wishful thinking,” even floated the idea of a Harris victory followed by Biden pardons of both his son, Hunter, and Trump. That would take the issue of both cases off Harris’ plate and, more to the point, drain the energy behind Trump’s persecution complex so that Republicans can get on with the business of winning elections.
True, but he's not going to jail in the NYC case. The Georgia case could sputter out if he doesn't pull the same antics in 24 as he did in 2020, which means it probably won't. And there's a GOP governor there, so that's an easy way to score points.
Apparently the Georgia governor doesn't have the authority to issue pardons. It's a more involved process that only starts after a conviction.
As for the NY case, not likely, but we'll see what happens at sentencing. The fact that he has shown ZERO remorse and, in fact, continues in his lawbreaking could be a factor.
I stand corrected! I have no doubt if he wasn't who he is he would go to jail. Then again, he also probably wouldn't have been charged, either.
I just heard a podcast with Jeff Roe and he said that, if Trump is sent to jail, the election's over (meaning Trump will win). While I don't think anyone can predict the future like that, given how fraught all this is, and the imposition it will put on the Secret Service, I just don't see it. I hope not; it will make the inevitable unrest if Trump loses even harsher.
Having read the piece, I think this is a great idea, not just for the GOP, but for the country:
One high-level Republican, conceding it may only be “wishful thinking,” even floated the idea of a Harris victory followed by Biden pardons of both his son, Hunter, and Trump. That would take the issue of both cases off Harris’ plate and, more to the point, drain the energy behind Trump’s persecution complex so that Republicans can get on with the business of winning elections.
Except that the president has no power to issue pardons in the NY or Georgia cases as they are not federal.
True, but he's not going to jail in the NYC case. The Georgia case could sputter out if he doesn't pull the same antics in 24 as he did in 2020, which means it probably won't. And there's a GOP governor there, so that's an easy way to score points.
Apparently the Georgia governor doesn't have the authority to issue pardons. It's a more involved process that only starts after a conviction.
As for the NY case, not likely, but we'll see what happens at sentencing. The fact that he has shown ZERO remorse and, in fact, continues in his lawbreaking could be a factor.
I stand corrected! I have no doubt if he wasn't who he is he would go to jail. Then again, he also probably wouldn't have been charged, either.
I just heard a podcast with Jeff Roe and he said that, if Trump is sent to jail, the election's over (meaning Trump will win). While I don't think anyone can predict the future like that, given how fraught all this is, and the imposition it will put on the Secret Service, I just don't see it. I hope not; it will make the inevitable unrest if Trump loses even harsher.