[ken5050]

Here's a theory:

Lerner is taking the 5th because she's in deep doo-doo. Guilt of serious crimes, crimes that can get her a few years in the federal pen.

Remember, it's not really easy for a former IRS top official, accused of, let's call it "taxpayer abuses" to find a sympathetic jury, let alone an impartial one.

So maybe this is her attempt to get immunity. Issa should giver it to her, assuming she spills EVERYTHING, and names names. IT would lead right into the WH, and possibly to the Oval office.

One problem for Issa, though. The DoJ ( Holder) would have to sign off on the grant of immunity. What are the odds he approves that? ( snicker, snicker...)

[McGruff]

Here's my advise to her

Ain't nobody in this administration gonna stand behind you.

[Roccus]

One problem for Issa, though. The DoJ ( Holder) would have to sign off on the grant of immunity.

Issa should have done that already. Whether the AG goes along with it or not, it's a win-win for Issa.

[don-o]

So maybe this is her attempt to get immunity. Issa should giver it to her,

Would be great if an actual FReeper attorney would get on the thread to provide the technicalities around immunity

Shouldn't SecTreas be called in and asked about his knowledge of what could possibly impel Ms Lerner to exercise her Constitutional rights in this matter?

[gov_bean_ counter]

Tread carefully, Issa should.

Don't ask a question you don't already know the answer too.