Posted on 09/12/2022 9:44:10 AM PDT by RandFan
Former President Trump’s promise to grant pardons to the rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is running into strong opposition from Senate Republicans.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of Trump’s closest allies, told The Hill that granting pardons to Jan. 6 protesters is “a bad idea.”
“Pardons are given to people who admit misconduct, rehabilitate themselves. They’re not supposed to be used for other purposes,” he said.
Other Republican senators are joining Graham in criticizing Trump’s promise to pardon the Jan. 6 protesters as inappropriate.
“I don’t think potential candidates should hold pardons out as a promise,” said Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), who is usually a reliable Trump ally. “It’s somewhat problematic for me on a moral level and an ethical level — sort of like promising other giveaways to particular individuals.
“I prefer avoiding those kinds of things,” he said.
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) said he wouldn’t support granting pardons to people convicted of crimes because of their actions on Jan. 6.
“If he were elected, he would have a constitutional ability to do it,” he said of Trump’s promise of pardons. “I would disagree with it. I think there was insurrection and I think these folks need to be punished.
“I was there. This was truly violent. People were injured, people were killed. I have very little mercy for the individuals that were involved in that activity that day,” Rounds added.
Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) said people who committed crimes on Jan. 6 must face the consequences of their actions.
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And not one word by these RINOs against the rioters burning down cities and national monuments. NOT ONE WORD
Graham is still desperately trying to scuttle the Red Wave.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of Trump’s closest allies...
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I don’t think that’s true but I can’t understand why Trump even bothers to talk to the duplicitous and self-serving Graham. He’s nothing but a backstabbing weasel.
That's what it says in black and white in the penumbra of the Constitution, clear as day.
Ask Lindseed if he supports protesters being held in solitary for 20 months without a trial.....
But the student loan cash giveaway for votes is just fine.
I don’t think they get a say in the matter. If Trump is re-elected he can pardon.
The only thing I see wrong with pardoning them is that the Jan6 crowd didn’t really do anything wrong.
Don't forsake the traditional Republican-conservative coalition.
We'll ALWAYS have your back - except when it actually matters.
Then, we'll always have our knives sticking out of your back.
Let's see how the Repukes do without the conservatives, one-on-one with Democrats and their massive national vote fraud operation.
No political pie for you, Repukes!
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When are peeps here going to understand the Republicans want to be serve Joe Biden.
Zero Subpoenas in 4 years!
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I can’t understand why Trump even bothers to talk to the duplicitous and self-serving Graham. He’s nothing but a backstabbing weasel.
AGREE!!!!
Thune, Rounds, and Grahm better damn well wake up and realize that there are two movements in this country. One is the constitutional MAGA movement, with law and order being high on the agenda, and the other one is led by obamaclintonbush which tends to be communistic. There is not a middle movement! Pick one boys!!!!!
The petite, unarmed Air Force veteran Ashli Babbit was the ONLY person who was killed on Jan 6. Many, or even most, who are being prosecuted for “trespassing” or “parading” didn’t even know they were breaking the law.
Flimsy really plays for the wrong team.
If I remember correctly, President Trump said he would “consider” granting the pardons. IMHO it is fully justified.
You have to figure 3/4 of voters know Jan 6 was only a protest and most people involved are being unfairly and politically prosecuted.
That promise alone could win him the election.
“Did you really think we want those laws observed?” said Dr. Ferris. “We want them to be broken. You’d better get it straight that it’s not a bunch of boy scouts you’re up against... We’re after power and we mean it... There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What’s there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced or objectively interpreted – and you create a nation of law-breakers – and then you cash in on guilt. Now that’s the system, Mr. Reardon, that’s the game, and once you understand it, you’ll be much easier to deal with.”
What “crimes” did most of these protestors commit? Violent crime? No, a few did and should be punished and their charges reviewed for fairness. But the others who simply walked thru the Capitol, pardon them.
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