The conservatives are appalled and annoyed that he would defend an obvious crook like Jefferson on whatever pretext.
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The conservatives are appalled and annoyed that he would not realize how his stance would be interpreted by his party faithful as nothing else but believing that Congress members are above the law.
It was a real "let them eat cake" moment.
If the Speaker cannot see that every American has to respond to subpoenas then what else can he not see when he is making decisions that affect all of us?
Congress sends subpoenas by the carload to Executive Branch officials, and expect cooperation. What part of William Jefferson's refusal to cooperate with the Justice Dept does Hastert not understand?
Drive-By-Media doing what it does best. Remember it doesn't matter what the facts are or if there is any validity to the story at all.
IT'S THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE CHARGE THAT COUNTS.
The Executive branch reserves the right to tell Congress to blow it out their *ss in regards to subpoenas, as does Congress.
It is becoming apparent that Hastert has more to cover than just the hindside of his fellow Congress-critters. I'll predict it here and now: Hastert will resign his leadership post withing 30 days.