Tag: pardon

Many Republicans including William Kristol, of the Weekly Standard, have been crying out for Scooter Libby pardon.  Why?  Because he was a Washington insider?  Because he was a high-ranking official in the Bush Administration?  I thought this was the party of law and order (pun intended).  Former Senator Fred Thompson was one of the architects have formed the committee to raise money for Scooter Libby’s defense.  The presidential hopeful has been an outspoken critic of this case.  He has clearly stated that Scooter Libby should not go to jail. John Dean, former White House counsel, gives several reasons why President Bush