Can we say "executive privilege"? Bush will not release any documents, and Miers will not talk about any of this. They can subpoena documents all day. They will be met with dead silence.
If that's how Democrats want to use their time, instead of actually questioning Miers, I predict every GOP Senator will vote for her, as will some disgusted Democrats.
Well who knows how they'll use their time especially if'n they think Ms. Miers will be confirmed and they will lose it anyway. They may just follow ol' Ben and this Commission fellar that got dumped and give them some air time as witnesses they want to examine. Granted neither Miers or the President will discuss this with them.
But if the do use this approach I'd think many that are wavering on her confirmation will decide to vote in her favor. They wingers have gotten themselves between a rock and a hard place with this personal attacks, imo.
I'd like nothing better than to see John Cornyn question Ben Barnes on national television about his involvement with the fake memos.
Two can play the "scandal" game.