I think one of the reasons that we haven’t successfully prosecuted Republican Presidents stems from President Gerald Ford’s pardoning of President Nixon. That pardon has led to a culture of impunity.
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PM Abadi Expresses Opposition to Repeat of Iraq Election
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday he opposed any repeat of the May 12 parliamentary election
Judges Take Over Iraqi Election Body After Fraud Allegations
Lawmakers approved amendments to the election law that include annulling votes from abroad and camps for displaced
Mosul Volunteers Take Action to Help Bring City Back to Life
Mosul volunteers are salvaging what is left of its rich heritage, clearing rubble and distributing aid
Questions Surround Accuracy of Iraq’s Electronic Ballot System
Demands for a manual voter recount surge amid claims of election fraud in the Iraqi general elections
Populist Iraqi Cleric’s Bloc Seals Surprise Election Victory
Bloc led by populist Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has won the most seats in Iraq’s national parliamentary elections
Locals Hope For Major Changes in Landmark Iraqi Elections
Voters here say they are disillusioned, as they try to rebuild with whatever money they can scrape together
Iraq’s Sunnis Voting Without Hope in First Election Since Islamic State
Sunnis near Tikrit say they feel disillusioned and alienated ahead of a May 12 election to elect a new prime minister
Tough Road for Iraq’s Female Candidates in May 12 Elections
Iraqi women running for parliament this month are undaunted, despite the many challenges they face
Agreement Reached on UN-Sponsored Iraqi Electoral Code of Ethics
Representatives of Iraqi political parties and parliamentary blocs agreed on Friday on an electoral code of ethics