Scooter Libby Pardon Odds Now Offered

Will Scooter Libby be pardoned by President Bush on or before the last day of his presidential term (1/20/09)?

Yes -120

No -110

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It seems pretty even according to oddsmakers.

Gambling911.com reporter Carrie Stroup:

"While Scooter Libby is a slight favorite to be pardoned by President Bush, it should be noted that Bill Clinton came under much criticism for some of the pardons he passed down prior to leaving office and Bush can ill-afford any more perceived 'lapses in judgment'."

But there is heavy support in Washington for Libby's pardon.

Libby, the former chief of staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, was sentenced Tuesday for lying and obstructing the CIA leak investigation. He became the highest-ranking White House official sentenced to prison since the Iran-Contra affair.

A Republican stalwart, Libby drew more than 150 letters of support from military commanders and diplomats who praised his government service from the Cold War through the early days of the Iraq war.

``The White House is well aware of what a lot of supporters of Scooter have to say about this,'' said Mel Sembler, who served as Bush's ambassador to Italy and now leads Libby's defense fund. ``There really is only one answer. This man has to step up and pardon him.''

Bush, traveling in Europe, gave no hint about his plans.

``Yesterday was a very sad day for Scooter and his family,'' Bush told reporters. ``But there's an ongoing process and it wouldn't be appropriate for me to discuss it while the process is going forward.''

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Originally published June 6, 2007 10:32 pm ET