[Anti-Bubba182]

"My speculation is that it is because the Libby team knows the fix is in. If Libby doesn't haul them in and embarrass them, and doesn't take the stand and expose himself to damaging his bosses, he will probably be convicted. But then the President will be well-disposed to pardon him, and probably will."

He could end up doing time under this theory.

[Oystir]

a more likely scenerio is the defense was underwhelmed by the prosecutor's case and decided to put a few witnesses on and shut up hoping the jury understands the prosecutor's case was week. In other words, they belive they were sucessful in undermining the case during cross examination and the use of a couple of witnesses. Shut up and close the case quickly.

[glorgau]

> But then the President will be well-disposed to pardon him, and probably will."

The President that can't find a Veto Pen might not be able to find his Pardon Pen either.