talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/5/2008
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It seems that Rep. Nadler (D-NY), who actually represents the part of New York City where TPM is located, is set to introduce a constitutional amendment to limit the president's pardon power.
I'd be curious what people think. It's certainly come in for some abuse. But in addition to always ...
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/5/2008
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tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com —
Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) plans to introduce a
Constitutional amendment in the coming months to impose limits...
on the president's near absolute pardon power, he told an NYU- Harpers forum on justice in the post-Bush era Thursday night. Nadler, ...
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Nadler Plans Constitutional Amendment To Curtail Pardon ...
usdoj.gov - 11/28/2008
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usdoj.gov —
Ronald L. Rodgers, Pardon Attorney The Office of
the Pardon Attorney, in consultation with the Attorney General...
or his designee, assists the President in the exercise of executive clemency as authorized under Article II, Section 2, of the ...
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Office of the Pardon Attorney
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Some Bartenders Have the Gift of Pardon
Crooked Timber —
Josh Marshall is a little uncertain about Jerry Nadler’s proposed measure to reform the pardons process.
in addition to always being leery of fiddling with the constitution, I don’t know if I like the idea of changing the pardon power. I think it’s an important safety valve in our constitutional system. If it’s been a problem, rather than changing the constitution, maybe we need better presidents.
Looking more closely at what Nadler is saying, it seems to me that there are two distinct ...
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Pardons and the rule of men
Newshoggers.com —
... Nadler added he is considering adding a section limiting the pardon power in the final months of a presidential administration. About a month ago, I advocated for an amendment to address the lame duck pardon problem. The typical political constraints that Madison et al were counting on to limit douchebaggery are irrelevant for a lame duck President. So I support this amendment even as it is stronger and more restrictive than my original proposal. Josh Marshall is unsure about this proposed amendment: ...
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