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To: Brumar89 who wrote (1045092)12/27/2017 9:37:44 PM
From: Brumar89  Respond to of 1577925
 
THE SENATE CHECKS TRUMP'S POWERS... If the Senate "Recessed" for the Holidays -- Trump could make Recess Appointments...placing anyone in a position W/O SENATE CONFIRMATION. McConnell & Schumer are working together to keep Senate In-Session by gaveling in every few days.
Cyrus Toulabi Retweeted Senate Press Gallery



To: Brumar89 who wrote (1045092)12/27/2017 9:43:44 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1577925
 
Also, a federal pardon doesn't get him out of state crimes.

Robert Mueller's deal with Michael Flynn neutralizes Trump's pardon ...

www.slate.com/.../robert_mueller_s_deal_with_michael_flynn_neutralizes_trump_s_p...



Dec 1, 2017 - Mueller's charges and Flynn's plea still leave open the possibility of state charges, just in case Trump pardons Flynn federally. Presidential pardons apply only to federal crimes. I've written before about how Mueller's prosecutorial strategy required him to navigate complicated state-level double jeopardy ...