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The President's deliberations are private but there has been a lot of discussion about exactly why Trump has the White House and counsel concerned: politico.com/news/magaz…
thehill.com/homenews/ad… (not Biden specifically, but Democratic lawmakers who have been pushing for pardons in response to Patel's appointment)
The President's deliberations are private but there has been a lot of discussion about exactly why Trump has the White House and counsel concerned: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/12/04/biden-white-house-pardons-00192610
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5023346-democratic-rep-pushes-biden-to-issue-blanket-pardon-to-those-patel-could-target/ (not Biden specifically, but Democratic lawmakers who have been pushing for pardons in response to Patel's appointment)
Emily, this may be a good time to remind everyone that we also have a part to play. We can influence whether nominations are confirmed, etc.
Governerds, assemble!
Very few Republicans are willing to stand up to Trump. They are too afraid of a primary challenge.
It’s up to us to demand, “principle over party!”
Until their Republican constituents demand principle over party nothing will change. Congressional leaders have seen what happens to politicians who opposed Trump and they will not go against him unless their voters are OK with that.
They all.ran on 1/6. They knew Trump was attempting a coup. They knew he was OK with violence. They abandoned principle and are unlikely to get it back anytime soon.
Bonnie, I cannot disagree. However, I also cannot stop working for change. And if that means changing Congressional Leaders, they are on notice!
Let’s do this!
Thankfully, because the GOP majority is extremely slim, there only needs to be a few who dissent.
Thanks Emily. I will look at these this afternoon in more detail.