What race does Bush lose if he pardons Libby?
Guilt by association.
The DBM will tar and feather EVERY Republican with the pardon if the President does it right now.
What race does the President stand to lose? The 2008 race for ALL of us.
It is not about his reelection, but it could play a role in the 2008 election cycle and affect some GOP candidates. It is about politics and relations with a Dem controlled Congress that is aided and abetted by the MSM. Why pick a fight, which does not serve your interests? Bush may have some items on his agenda that he would like to see passed by Congress.