I’m certainly NOT a Huckabee fan, but can understand somewhat that he does have a defense for his actions.
He only commuted the sentence of Clemmons, which reduced his sentence. He did not release the perp from prison; the parole board did that.
The government officials in Washington state are the people responsible. He had eight felony charges there, including pending child rape, and two judges let him walk with a pittance of bail fee.
All of that said, I totally disagree with your liberal views regarding the treatment of criminals. The punishments should fit the crimes.
Huckabee reduced Clemmons’ sentence to 47 years, 5 months and 19 days which made him immediately eligible. IMO he set things in motion for all of the suffering that’s followed.
Yes, there’s lots of blame but the one who got the ball rolling was Huckabee.