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politico.com - 12/9/2008
The Ryan pardon
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Jonathan Martin reports from Chicago: "Barack Obama is doing his best to steer clear of a sticky local issue that will be one of the most talked-about political topics in Illinois for the next month. No, not who will take his seat in the Senate -- but whether President Bush will ...
volokh.com - 12/2/2008
Will Bush pardon officials involved in controversial war-on-terror tactics?
— volokh.com — Such a pardon would be a generous Christmas gift to the Obama administration, which appears to want to avoid prosecutions. It would greatly disappoint a lot of Obama supporters, but... (more) Will Bush pardon officials involved in controversial ...

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talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/5/2008
Brakes on the Pardon Power
— talkingpointsmemo.com — 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 ... (more) Brakes on the Pardon Power
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chicagobusiness.com - 12/3/2008
Chicago Business News, Analysis & Articles | Obama sits out Ryan pardon controversy | Crain's
— chicagobusiness.com — (Crain's) — President-elect Barack Obama is staying out of the flap — at least for now — over whether former Gov. George Ryan ought to get a presidential pardon or otherwise be released early from prison. A one-sentence statement, released midday ... (more) Chicago Business News, Analysis & Articles | Obama sits ...

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Breaking: Feds Bust the Blagoo
d r i f t g l a s s — ... For those of you unfamiliar with the incestuous witchbag that is Illinois politics, after Republican-Governor-then-criminal-and-now-Presidential-pardon-seeker George "Why is every other person in Illinois politics named 'Ryan'?" Ryan retired to the House of Many Doors, Rod Blagojevich marshaled his considerable family clout to win the office. ...

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