And its a message to Cohen and others.

sense the president cannot pardon state crimes.

He's under federal investigation.

but once he is there will likely be state crimes.

If he does pardon, it will be obstruction though. So I've read.

Broadcasting a message to those who could flip on him

By this time next week, someone will be indicted on state-level charges. Something that tRump can't pardon his way out of.

The Neocons are back.

I don't think it matters, though.

He probably balked because of the name Scooter. Made fun of it. Then someone explained it's just a nickname, his real name is Lewis. Then Trump said "I knew that." He then thought about how he thinks the name Valerie Plame is sexy, although he has no idea who she is, then signed the pretty book that Pence called him back into the room to sign after he almost left....Presidenting is easy...

pardon him."

What exactly does the pardon do? if he isn't in jail.............

In many states felons can't vote, felons can't own guns, many companies won't employ felons. He can honestly answer that he wasn't convicted if he gets the pardon.