Not likely, according to this analysis. Not without a whole lot of fingerpointing that's directed right back at the White House.
Can a Libby Pardon Be Justified?
Just what might justify pardoning Scooter Libby? I mean, if you are George W. Bush, what principles would you rely upon to rationalize the neutering of the judicial process? The jury was clear, the judge was clear, the case was clear...Scooter Libby intentionally and knowingly lied and obstructed an investigation, which is quite clearly a crime. The federal government payed a great deal of money to investigate the Plame Affair and jurors (grand, and otherwise) dedicated months of their lives to ascertaining the facts. The Justice system did its job [...]
On the other side, Bill Kristol:
Kristol gives up on Bush’s sense of ‘loyalty’
Weekly Standard editor and Fox News contributor William Kristol is so disgusted by Scooter Libby’s conviction, and the president’s reluctance to pardon the convicted felon, that he’s publicly questioning Bush’s character. Will Bush pardon Libby? Apparently not — even if it means a man who worked closely with him and sought tirelessly to do what was [...]
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