O'Reilly to Huckabee: Clemmons 'Not Your Fault'

But other conservatives are less understanding

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 1, 2009 6:38 AM CST

(Newser) – Mike Huckabee’s a “standup guy,” and shouldn’t beat himself up for granting clemency to suspected cop killer Maurice Clemmons, Bill O’Reilly told him last night. “It’s not your fault, governor,” O’Reilly declared. “I mean, look,... Read full story »

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