First we need to see what Cannon does with it. She could exclude critical evidence, dismiss the case -- or even rule a directed verdict which would preclude a retrial.
With her attached, it's harder to think justice has much of a shot
@BrazenlyLiberal @BrianHjelleVirologist
Respectfully disagree. Jack Smith knew exactly what he was doing moving the case to FL.
It’s high stakes chess.
@LnzyHou @BrianHjelleVirologist
Agreed, but he lost control once he turned it over. Then came Cannon. She has judicial authority that will allow her to drag it on past election day - exactly what Trump wants/needs to stretch the grift as far as possible.
Look, I really do hope you're right. It certainly wouldn't be the first time I was wrong! I'm just feeling particularly pessimistic this morning.
@BrazenlyLiberal @BrianHjelleVirologist
We balance out. I’m feeling particularly optimistic. I listen to many legal analysts who say Jack Smith knows EXACTLY what he’s doing.
Smith trying to control possible civil war is part of their decision-making. Smith plays chess while #GQP is playing checkers.
Keep breathing
#politics
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@sloudermilk @LnzyHou @BrianHjelleVirologist
Mm. Did he or did he not sign a pocket pardon for himself before leaving office? With all due apologies to Hamlet, *that* is the question. It would surely set off a political firestorm and end up at SCOTUS.
@BrazenlyLiberal @sloudermilk @LnzyHou @BrianHjelleVirologist a president can't self pardon.