Stray Libby Thoughts

Ok, let's suppose that Judge Walton denies Libby's request to stay out of jail on appeal.

The pressure on Bush to pardon him would grow. A lot. And so then we have a test of Bush's loyalty and political skill. Will he be willing to endure the public outcry of a brazen act of using his office to protect a lawfully prosecuted and convicted liar in order to fulfill his John Wayne notion of loyalty? Or will he bow to good political sense and, at a minimum, wait until the final days he's in office?

I know what all the Republican Presidential candidates are hoping. Personally, I think Bush could give a shit about any of them, or what anyone thinks, including his own party. I wouldn't be surprised to see him immediately grant clemency or a pardon.

Update: Atrios asks a very good question. Just what kind of man let's his good friend take the rap for him?