[Brilliant]

I can't see why he'd go out of his way to pardon anyone for this. They are likely to be acquitted, even if charged, and if not, I can't imagine that they'd receive any signficant sanction. This is a very weak case, from what we know.

[oceanview]

take a look at the demographics of the DC grand jury - then tell me that a trial jury in the same locale wouldn't convict Rove and Libby just for showing up at trial. they would.

[Spirited]

In the view of a DC jury?

Interesting that this is a reward via Ashcroft.

[cgbg]

A pardon would save the defendents from the time and cost of mounting a legal defense.

If Bush felt the charges were frivolous (as many of us believe) he could make the case that even if there were technical violations the legal system should not be invoked.

Bush needs to figure out that the best defense is a good offense. The MSM and the Rats hate him anyway. He is a lame duck. My advise is simple--attack, attack, attack--no compromise, no prisoners.