[A'elian' nation]

Calling Judge Sirica.

Sirica kept the Watergate burglars in jail until one of them squealed. Surely someone has violated the law that can be incarcerated till he squawks.

Republicans are not playing hard ball. This was another show trial to appease the Tea Party they not so secretly despise.

[Old Sarge]

This was another show trial to appease the Tea Party they not so secretly despise.

[livius]

The difference then was that the rest of Republican administration basically cooperated. In this case, the party in power is not cooperating in any way.

[BwanaNdege]

Republicans are not playing hard ball.

In order to play "Hard Ball", one must have one or more balls....

Ask any baseball fan...