If Manaforts found guilty AND RUMP pardons him

[bluestarone]

Will the REPUGS sit by with NO RESPONSE? If they do nothing will this hurt them in November?

[lapfog_1]

1. They are set up to do it because it was a "witch hunt"

that was started by a "fired FBI" agent (Stryzok) and based on a fraudulent Clinton paid for document (Steele memos) and pushed by now discredited other FBI and DOJ "deep state" agents (Comey, etc).

This is the GOP story line all set to go.

[Beartracks]

2. He'd still be guilty. A pardon doesn't magically confer innocence.

But Trump probably thinks it does.

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[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

10. He also loses his right to plead the Fifth.

Accepting the pardon is admitting to guilt.

[Sherman A1]

3. Assuming the scenario that you describe

In my opinion, nothing will happen.

[bluestarone]

4. I will not disagree here!!

SO SAD HUH? MONEY OVER COUNTRY!!!!

[Atticus]

5. I think a better question might be "Will WE sit by with NO RESPONSE?". nt

[bluestarone]

6. VERY TRUE!!!

I would love to see mass demonstrations!!!! all the way to NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kimbutgar]

7. That's why he didn't put up a defense because he knows he will be pardoned

The fix is in.

[Fullduplexxx]

8. It was a document case there is little they could say

And the had what 5 immunity given witnesses. 8t was probably pretty clear cut but he could also be expecting a pardon .

[Honeycombe8]

9. Let's just hope they find him guilty. It might end up in mistrial. But no, Repubs CAN'T do anything

Repubs CAN'T do anything about Trump pardoning Manafort. He has that executive privilege. Congress can do nothing about it.

Will they give it lip service? I doubt it.

We already know Trump will pardon him. That's the only logical reason that Manafort wouldn't cut a deal. Everyone expects it.

[FloridaBlues]

11. Yep that's exactly what will happen a pardon