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Old 11-19-2008, 08:40 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Tully Mars View Post
I'm no attorney, don't even play one on TV. But from what I understand he could indeed pardon himself. As long as he wasn't impeached. Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution states-

"The President ... shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment."

I think for him to pardon himself he'd have to admit he committed a crime, again I could be wrong. That might stop him as I don't see him ever admitting to anything.
I think that is more in the sense of being able to pardon someone who was impeached, and therefore keep them in their position.
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