If I understand correctly 0 must give in writing his reason for using EP. There are only three or four legitimate reason to uses EP. Not only has he not given reason, but they do not apply to this case. WithHolder has forgotten 0 is not his client. He represents the AMerican People...and not just His People....so much for Just-US!
I’m assuming the assertion of the Privilege is just another attempt to stall the release of the emails, but it’s worse than a disaster, it’s a blunder. Obama’s put himself between Holder and the buzzsaw. He has to be personally involved to claim it, something both he and Holder have been steadfastly denying.
Until today.
Haven't seen your ping (after a refresh) about info on how this proceeds, but I can comment on the above. This morning on Fox News, judge Napolitano addressed this. There are 4 areas credited by the SP that are covered by presidential executive privilege. The two that pertain are national security and privileged discussions/communications of the president that cover the other 3.
It may be that the administration will claim this falls within national security, but that would be difficult to defend. How would our purposely arming drug cartels in Mexico be a benefit to our national security? OTOH, the second defense draws in the president's knowledge of not only the program, but these emails which, to them, are the direct benefit of his claim?
What's still interesting to me is, I haven't heard yet that the committee has received any direct notice from the WH on the claim of EP. It's only come through Holder. That, to me,opens up a broad range of speculation...
The scope of the emails that Issa is determined to get are only about 1,300 documents and all are communications within the DOJ. They are not communications with the WH. That’s why EP is a huge risk for the WH.
It is suspected these documents that Issa are seeking are communications detailing how they were preparing to respond to the Congressional inquiries. In other words, revealing a conspiracy to commit a cover up.