[what's up]

This judge is baiting President Bush.

He and the left have set the President up to pardon Libby; then they can kick off a new weeks-long media frenzy with a new issue with which to attack the President.

[soupcon]

Don’t forget that there’s a deal on the table, though it’s not likely to be accepted.
Leniency would be tempting if a pardon wasn’t anticipated.

[livius]

This judge is baiting President Bush.

Exactly.