Subject: Re: Who vetted these...
I feel (sadly) that it is quite normal for Presidents to pardon buddies and accomplices. And yeah, I'm sure pardons are bought and sold.

BUT - as someone who voted for Biden and really likes President Biden I do admit some of the pardons I read about are puzzling to me.

If you haven't read about the "kids for cash" pardon. Heck even Governor Shapiro (D) spoke publicly against that one in no uncertain terms.