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americablog.com - 11/18/2008
Bush's pardons
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I was reading an article about how the Obama administration likely won't prosecute Bush officials who authorized torture, and it got me thinking more generally about Bush's pardons. They're coming, and they're gonna be nasty. Cheney and Rumsfeld are guaranteed. Anyone and everyone involved in ...

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youtube.com - 11/21/2008
Sarah Palin Pardons Turkey - While others killed behind her (video)
— youtube.com — MSNBC - Sarah Palin Pardons a Turkey. While being interviewed, you can see others being slaughtered behind her. Priceless - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! (more) Sarah Palin Pardons Turkey - While others killed ...

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huffingtonpost.com - 11/13/2008
Stevens Pollster: Race Is Over, Begich Will Win
— huffingtonpost.com — Alaska-based GOP pollster David Dittman, who worked for Sen. Ted Stevens during this year's primary race, believes Democratic challenger Mark Begich is all but certain to expand his current razor-thin lead and snatch the seat. "I don't think ... (more) Stevens Pollster: Race Is Over, Begich Will Win

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mediamatters.org - 11/21/2008
Boehlert: Covering new presidents: the media's double standard
— mediamatters.org — In anticipation of the new administration, Beltway media insiders are busy laying the groundwork for how reporters and pundits will treat the new team on Pennsylvania Avenue. "Once a president takes office ... an adversarial relationship ... (more) Boehlert: Covering new presidents: the media's double ...

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News — ... writes. The 85-year-old Stevens may be a likely candidate for a pardon by the outgoing Bush administration, pardons that are sure to be generally controversial, AMERICAblog’s John Aravosis proclaims. Stevens told The Hill Tuesday he would not seek a pardon. Republican fortunes have suffered thanks to their decision to make Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) the Minority Leader, who has made the party further out-of-touch with its base, ...

Pardon Me? Bush Pardons 14, More To Come?
Firedoglake — ... , speculation runs rampant on who may get any amnesty nods before he leaves office.  It's nearing the end of the road for the Bushies, and  ...

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