Ecostarr
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To be clear. Biden cannot pardon Trump for state-level crimes. So, if anyone were to assert he could/would are wrong. Only federal crimes. Governors of those states, however, can pardon Trump. GA's governor is Republican Brian Kemp. Gov Hochul in NY is a Dem (tho some consider her a DINO)
02:10 PM - Mar 18, 2023
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Melinda Nowikowski
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Kemp can't do it alone, under current GA law. There's a state body that decides on clemency and pardons. Not sure if it's in the state constitution or if it's something their seemingly corrupt GOP legislature can change.
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02:21 PM - Mar 18, 2023
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Ecostarr
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Thanks for the clarification. I assumed the parole board in GA could, which is likely GOP controlled too.
03:22 PM - Mar 18, 2023
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Melinda Nowikowski
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I found it interesting when I first heard it, back when Fani Willis was setting up the original grand jury. As far as I know, in most states, the governor can wave a hand and make state convictions go away - it was interesting that they couldn't, in Georgia.
07:34 PM - Mar 18, 2023
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