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These are Guantanamo guys. The rules are different. Typical prosecutions don't involve the defense secretary. Even in traditional prosecutions, there are ways to unwind plea deals, depending on the facts.

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So did they find new information? Or just werent comfortable with the deal?

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I'm sure it was all about not embarrassing Harris.

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What does Harris have to do with it?

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If a deal is seen as lenient, the Republicans can use the deal against her in the election. She is tied to the current administration as vice president. I can see the ads now. Harris locks up people for minor marijuana violations, but gives terrorists a plea bargain.

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That is pretty thin, but true. They can just wait until after election season, right?

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Yes, that's possible. Remember, Harris was a prosecutor who was very tough on non violent offenders.

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I didnt know that. So now I see she cant go against that.

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Thanks for explaining. I had the same question.

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What happened to waterboarding enhanced interrogation techniques?

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We just don't talk about them any more. Doesn't mean they went away. Short attention spans.

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