Why would a president not grant pardons near the end of their first term?

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Granting pardons, although legal, is not looked upon fondly.Many presidents pardon their friends and business partners.A president would not grant pardons, so that they will notreceive a bad reputation, thus being re-elected would be moreprobable.

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