Texas Governor Abbott says he will pardon Daniel Perry after Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson questioned Governor Abbott’s "position" was that there is no right of self-defense.
Please read the preceding articles and answer some of the following questions in an initial essay/discussion.
Questions:
Should Governor Abbott pardon Daniel Perry?
What power does the governor have to issue pardons?
What is the process in Texas regarding pardons?
What are the political considerations with Governor Abbott who was just reelected and does not face another election for four years? Or does he?
Is he concerned about Fox News viewers?
Is he concerned that this will hurt his chances in an election for president?
Does this have anything to do with “reigning in” district attorneys?
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