FOCUS: John Kiriakou | So Far, Obama Has Failed on Clemency
John Kiriakou, Reader Supported News
Kiriakou writes: "The Washington Post reported last week that President Obama has granted fewer pardons than any president since John Adams, and that he risks going down in history as 'merciless.' The president has so far granted 70 pardons. But he has denied 1,629 pardon petitions, more than five of the six previous presidents. Another 3,444 requests have been 'closed without presidential action.' In other words, they were simply ignored."
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John Kiriakou, Reader Supported News
Kiriakou writes: "The Washington Post reported last week that President Obama has granted fewer pardons than any president since John Adams, and that he risks going down in history as 'merciless.' The president has so far granted 70 pardons. But he has denied 1,629 pardon petitions, more than five of the six previous presidents. Another 3,444 requests have been 'closed without presidential action.' In other words, they were simply ignored."
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