#POTUS has also faced pressure to help those imprisoned for crimes associated w/crack cocaine who would be free if the drug had been powder cocaine. As a senator, Biden worked on the 1986 legislation that imposed those sentencing disparities. He has since expressed regret for his role.

Rep #AyannaPressley, Democrat of MA, said in an interview this month that choosing not to take action on clemency would pose a political risk for Democrats.

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“The Democrats on more than one occasion have tried to make the case that we’re the adults in the room, but the American people don’t always think we’re the fighters in the room,” Rep #AyannaPressley said. “And that’s often because we have the power but don’t use it. Scared power is no power at all. And President #Biden has the power.”

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