Tom Noe, Ohio GOP fundraiser extraordinaire, was sentenced Tuesday to 27 months in federal prison for illegally aiding and abetting the man who vowed to bring integrity back to the White House.  His excuse . . . "In 2003 I was pressured by Bush-Cheney campaign officials to become a pioneer for George Bush."

That's going to be a bit awkward.  He won't get out before the next presidential election is over.  Maybe he can raise funds in white collar stir, or get out earlier for good behavior, or wheedle a pardon.

That's it. A pioneer should surely deserve a presidential pardon.  Naw, man; not when you told the judge that George made you do it.