Written by Seth Blomely, 9/17/06 - Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Candidates for governor this year give few clues on how often they would use the executive clemency powers if elected.
They offer similar stands on several issues related to crime and punishment.
Democratic nominee Mike Beebe of Searcy said that “any use of the clemency powers must be judicious […]

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