Wednesday, September 28, 2011
4,000 no's/17 yes's
A report in today's New York Times tells some grisly truths about the use of the pardon power by President Obama: He has denied 4,000 petitions while granting just 17. This contrasts sharply with the 20% success rate under other presidents since 1900.
I think maybe that someone should have an academic symposium on this...
I think maybe that someone should have an academic symposium on this...
