Karl Rove Subpoenaed By John Conyers: ‘Time To Talk’
On Monday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) issued a subpoena to Karl Rove, requiring him to testify regarding his role in the Bush Administration’s politicization of the Department of Justice, including the US Attorney firings and the prosecution of former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman. The subpoena calls for Rove to appear at deposition on Monday, February 2, 2009.
Rove has previously refused to appear in response to a Judiciary Committee subpoena, claiming that even former presidential advisers cannot be compelled to testify before Congress. That “absolute immunity” position was supported by then-President Bush, but it has been rejected by U.S. District Judge John Bates. President Obama has previously dismissed the claim as “completely misguided.”
“I have said many times that I will carry this investigation forward to its conclusion, whether in Congress or in court, and today’s action is an important step along the way,” said Rep. Conyers. Noting that the change in administration may impact the legal arguments available to Mr. Rove in this long-running dispute, Mr. Conyers added, “Change has come to Washington, and I hope Karl Rove is ready for it. After two years of stonewalling, it’s time for him to talk.”
Ask and you shall receive…
Let’s not forget the “Contempt of Congress Twins”: Josh Bolton and Harriet Meirs!
A treasure trove of information there…
Yes, um, Mistah GEF, it’s time ta start up that grill with all flames on HIGH… the smell of burnt Porkrind should make all piggys squeal… Oh, we luv a good BBQ… hehe
Geezer should get his Spam mobile gassed up for the CHANGE celebration that is coming to Washington, DC..
And, wouldn’t you just love seeing Porkrind and Gonzo on “Americas Most Wanted”?
LMAO
Hey, I thought “if the president’s friend does it, then it’s not illegal”.
S-Q,
Kick the tires and light the fires lady momma, weez gonna have a lynchin’!
Now let us hope that Conyers still has a spine and cohones like he did during the Nixon Impeachment.
GEF:
I have all the faith in the world in Conyers!
Be careful S-Q… So did Cindy Sheehan!
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Be careful GEF… just be very careful! Look & see how many cameras are watching you!
I think more of them are watching you an this blog…
LOLMAO*)
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