If convicted, can Libby be given a pardon?

[obxhead]

[wookie294]

1. Yep n/t

[NYC Liberal]

2. He can be given a pardon NOW if Bush wants to

[OhNoTheyDidNot]

8. If Bush pardons him his approval rate will be zero

[Halliburton]

3. of course

[Reciprocity]

4. Good question.

[arwalden]

5. You Betcha!

[Lone_Star_Dem]

6. Yes, but remember

Everything comes with a price. Is the WH willing to pay the price for pardoning Libby? Only time will tell.

Either way this leaves them looking dirty.

[never_get_over_it]

7. Presidential pardoning power is absolute

President can pardon anyone for anything except impeachment.

Article. II.

Section. 2.
Clause 1: The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment