Mar 07
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Former White House Counsel John Dean On Subpoenas
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Former white house counsel John Dean writes a detailed opinion about the rationale behind the response to the subpoenas.
Here is his final take:
In short, all those who have wanted to see Karl
Rove in jail may get their wish, for he will not cave in, either — and
may well be prosecuted for contempt, as Gorsuch was not. Bush's
greatest problem here, however, is Harriett Miers. It is dubious he can
exert any privilege over a former White House Counsel; I doubt she is
ready to go to prison for him; and all who know her say if she is under
oath, she will not lie. That could be a problem.
Rove in jail may get their wish, for he will not cave in, either — and
may well be prosecuted for contempt, as Gorsuch was not. Bush's
greatest problem here, however, is Harriett Miers. It is dubious he can
exert any privilege over a former White House Counsel; I doubt she is
ready to go to prison for him; and all who know her say if she is under
oath, she will not lie. That could be a problem.