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H2O Man

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17. That would require

Reply to Ars Longa (Reply #12)

Sun May 24, 2026, 04:43 PM

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changing Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution. I think it would be far better to concentrate on the things that actually can be accomplished.

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Is there anyway a President's "pardon power" can be challenged? [View all] kentuck Yesterday OP

I do not believe so. Raven123 Yesterday #1

If it was proven that Kamala actually won the election I would think it could be done. nt in2herbs Yesterday #2

If pigs could fly I'd carry an umbrella mr715 Yesterday #14

The election takes place when the electors vote DavidDvorkin 23 hrs ago #19

It was pointed out in another post in the last month or so bucolic_frolic Yesterday #3

The recourse is impeachment MichMan Yesterday #4

That Poster Was 100% In Error. [See: Iran-Contra Pardons] ColoringFool Yesterday #11

Pardons from a convicted felon is just busting people out of jail. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Yesterday #5

Yeah, The Law Doesn't Work That Way. A Pardon Is Just That. ColoringFool Yesterday #10

True. Can't wait til I get a court summons for jury duty. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Yesterday #15

I don't thinks so. It's a constitutional provision. MineralMan Yesterday #6

There were posts on DU regarding the slippery slope when Biden issued preemptive pardons for his family Melon Yesterday #7

Ah. So it's Biden's fault! dpibel Yesterday #8

That's not what I said. The OP comment was on process Melon Yesterday #13

Both sides. Got it. dpibel 23 hrs ago #18

To be fair, Nixon wasn't charged with anything when Ford pardoned him. EdmondDantes_ 23 hrs ago #21

In A Word, No. ColoringFool Yesterday #9

Reigning in the Pardon power, MUST be on the Democrats Ars Longa Yesterday #12

That would require H2O Man Yesterday #17

No. H2O Man Yesterday #16

What about pardons given before a crime is committed? wnylib 23 hrs ago #20

See: Nixon, Ford's Pardon Of. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #24

I remember Ford's pardon of Nixon. wnylib 17 hrs ago #28

There are a lot of constitutional requirements or privileges of the President that must be changed. lees1975 22 hrs ago #22

There's an "eighth grade standard constitution test"? Who knew? onenote 22 hrs ago #23

Seconded. Never Heard Of This. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #25

Don't Hold Your Proverbial Breath. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #26

Change the constitution and give the power to congress SSJVegeta 21 hrs ago #27

Only sure-fire way is to amend The Constitution. no_hypocrisy 15 hrs ago #29

Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #30