[Sudetenland]

Judge Napolitano says that this is not an appropriate venue for "Executive Privilege" as it is intended solely to cover communications directly to and from the President and only on subjects of national security and defense.

Republicans are proceeding with Contempt of Congress charges.

[KC_Conspirator]

Napalitano is correct. This is used under the understanding for national security matters. Mind you this is the same administration that openly leaks classified information to the press to make themselves look tough for election season.

[blackdog]

Judge Napolitano says that this is not an appropriate venue for "Executive Privilege" as it is intended solely to cover communications directly to and from the President and only on subjects of national security and defense.

But this is no ordinary executive privelge claim. This is a "Black Executive Pivelege" claim, which means something entirely different..............

[Sir Napsalot]

It IS appropriate (for Obama that is).

Because the communication(s) directly linked to the top executive.

[PapaBear3625]

Judge Napolitano says that this is not an appropriate venue for "Executive Privilege" as it is intended solely to cover communications directly to and from the President and only on subjects of national security and defense.

Interesting point. Issa should counter with: "By asserting Executive Privilege, Holder and Obama thereby admit that Obama had engaged in communication about Fast and Furious. Now we just need to uncover 'What did he know, and When did he know it?' "

[duffee]

“”Executive Privilege” as it is intended solely to cover communications directly to and from the President”

This is an admission that the President knew and approved and that the proof is in the documents. Impeach them both.

[autumnraine]

So you are saying that Obama is admitting he personally knew?

[Conscience of a Conservative]

Judge Napolitano says that this is not an appropriate venue for "Executive Privilege" as it is intended solely to cover communications directly to and from the President and only on subjects of national security and defense.

That is what it is intended for, but, unfortunately, Clinton and Bush both extended it well beyond national security & defense. Clinton asserted it (unsuccessfully, in the end) regarding testimony on re: Lewinsky. Bush asserted it several times, including once regarding documents re: EPA documents regarding "global warming." So, Napolitano's right, but it may not matter.