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global1

(25,253 posts) Thu Feb 7, 2019, 08:18 PM Feb 2019

Where Does Whitaker Get Off To Make A Deal.....

for no subpoena? Why should he get special treatment?

I wouldn't wait if I were Nadler. Subpoena him now!!!!

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Where Does Whitaker Get Off To Make A Deal..... (Original Post) global1 Feb 2019 OP

Because it's a rather complicated separation of powers issue theboss Feb 2019 #1

Because there is no fool-proof and effective way to enforce a punishment for ignoring a subpoena. no_hypocrisy Feb 2019 #2

theboss

(10,491 posts)

1. Because it's a rather complicated separation of powers issue

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Thu Feb 7, 2019, 08:25 PM

Feb 2019

Congress and the executive branch have been going back on this power since the 70s.

Congress would likely prevail in court, but the courts don't like to get involved here.

no_hypocrisy

(46,130 posts)

2. Because there is no fool-proof and effective way to enforce a punishment for ignoring a subpoena.

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Thu Feb 7, 2019, 08:54 PM

Feb 2019

Remember years ago when the Dems were in charge and Karl Rove decided not to show up for HIS subpoena?

Same thing.

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