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To: Cincinatus' Wife

Obama, as POTUS, has the power to pardon or commute a sentence. His failure to do so must mean that he wanted Leal dead.


18 posted on 07/11/2011 8:49:02 AM PDT by pikachu (After Monday and Tuesday, even the calender goes W T F !)
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To: pikachu

I do not believe he can do anything about a sentence under state law, just Federal.


37 posted on 07/11/2011 9:15:25 AM PDT by Newtoidaho (Fight organized crime. Vote out all incumbent Democrats!)
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To: pikachu

“Obama, as POTUS, has the power to pardon or commute a sentence. His failure to do so must mean that he wanted Leal dead.”
Only federal prisoners. He has no say so over state prisoners.


60 posted on 07/11/2011 11:22:44 AM PDT by Scotsman will be Free (11C - Indirect fire, infantry - High angle hell - We will bring you, FIRE)
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