Reply #11: I copied this from a thread I started on this in GD:

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Meanwhile, on the House side, we were told that contempt charges would be brought after Congress got back from August recess. When it didn't happen in September, we were told it would be October. When it didn't happen in October, FINALLY, in the first week of November, the charges were filed--BUT, NO VOTE WAS SCHEDULED! It's been almost a month since the charges were filed...still no scheduled vote.

Also, let's not forget that Leahy threatened no vote on Mukasey unless the WH complied with the subpoenas. The WH didn't comply. Mukasey was confirmed by a vote of less than 60 Senators (a filibuster might have stopped it.)

Now, we get more threats from Leahy. Sounds good. But, we need to see some actual BITE rather than just hearing more BARKING.

And, the House Contempt charges, yet to be voted on, are NOT inherent contempt charges. And, with Leahy talking about also sending these charges to the US Distric Attorney D.C., they won't be inherent contempt charges either.

Are we going to get our hopes up AGAIN, only to see them dashed on the rocks of politics? My bet: YES.