Here is what happened.
Issa nails her.
ON PURPOSE, I think.I don’t think it was accidental on his behalf.
He tells her to seek counsel and reconsider
she says she won’t answer questions.
He takes what she said as refusal to testify.
Gowdy makes a point of order
gets applause
Cummings get involved
Issa excuses her SUBJECT TO RECALL..while they research..and consult with DOJ
Issa did not screw up.
Issa was caught off guard by her making an opening statement; and exactly why would the committee consult with the DoJ?
I’m late to this discussion and haven’t had a chance to read all of the comments, but I agree with you, since she is subject to recall, nothing he did was fatal. Heck, it’s possible that what we saw today was Issa-directed Kabuki.
I’m not going to get too mad at Issa or the committee until we see how it plays out. It may be that she needs to play it this way for her own safety. If she has damning evidence against the White Hut, it might be wise to make it look like CONgress had to nearly beat her to death to get her to rat. Let’s just see what develops.
Of course it’s just as possible, if not probable, she’s an arrogant liberal witch who jeopardized her rights.