Reply #50: True, But I'll Take The Chance...

[KharmaTrain]

First...I expect the DOJ will not take on the contempt charge that will set up a serious Constitutional showdown which needs to get put out there and let the chips fall where they may. If it turns out the game is rigged, at least there's a stand taken. However, I see this regime having a rough time in the First District court...the same one that convicted Scooter, the same one booshie repudiated with his commutation and has kicked him in the ass on the Gitmo cases. If you look this regime's record has been dismal. Even Sentelle...the judge who all but encouraged Ken Starr to dig in Clinton's garbage, has ruled against this regime.

It could all boil down to Anthony Kennedy and your guess as to which way he blows is as good as mine. But I don't see enough time on the clock right now for that to happen. There are too many other factors at play here. My thought is Conyers expects to get rebuffed and that the issuing of inherent contempt and its provisions will create a far better showdown with the regime, since they'll have to fight keeping their criminals out of jail and will be in a far more vulnerable position.