Haley Barbour: “But if they did it more often with non-violent people, it would be better for the society.”

The party is about the people. Not people running around with hats every four years at conventions.

What makes this Harry Bostick's case so stunning is that he was pardoned by Mississippi's outgoing governor, Haley Barbour.

That's why we have the power of pardon because we really do believe in second chances for people who get rehabilitated.

I have no doubt in my mind, that these men have repented, have been redeemed, have come back hard working to prepare themselves to go out into the world. I have no question in my life. When my grandchildren are over at the governor's…