Boston Globe: Andrew Card Appearance On Daily Show Angers Waxman

[Hissyspit]

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/04/21/cards_comedy_appearance_angers_waxman

Card's comedy appearance angers Waxman
'Daily Show' guest sought for testimony

By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff | April 21, 2007

WASHINGTON -- When former White House chief of staff Andrew Card appeared on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" last Monday, host Jon Stewart was so taken with Card's dry humor that he marveled, "You are the nicest man I ever didn't want to like I've ever met."

But when Representative Henry Waxman of California saw Card on television, the influential chairman of the House Government and Oversight Committee was not amused.

Two weeks earlier, Waxman, known as one of the Democrats' most feared investigators, had asked Card to appear before Congress about the leak of the identity of former CIA officer Valerie Plame Wilson, but the White House, citing executive branch policy, rejected Waxman's request. After Card's appearance, Waxman promptly dashed off a stinging, three-page letter to Card.

"You appeared on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart and discussed the leak of Ms. Wilson's identity," Waxman wrote. The White House's position, he told Card, "appears to be that it is appropriate for you to discuss these matters on 'The Daily Show,' but not before a congressional committee. You will not be surprised to learn I take a different view of the matter."

Waxman once again implored Card to appear before the committee, and strongly hinted that a subpoena might follow if Card declines...

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[opihimoimoi]

1. I don blame you Henry...I would be upset too.

[Robbien]

2. Why are they asking first?

These guys have already said time and time again that they don't believe Democrats have any right to question them. They are GOPers.

[valerief]

3. You're right. They should subpoena first and eschew the courteous

invitation.

[hootinholler]

4. 'Cause he's the Waxman, yeeeaaah the Waxmaaaannn

I wish he'd stop pissing around with these thugs and issue warrants.

-Hoot

[annabanana]

5. subpoena! subpoena! subpoena! They are past due!

The drama MUST play out...

[Hissyspit]

6. .

[senseandsensibility]

7. As a practical matter, since he's already asked once

and been declined,what's the point of asking again before issuing subpoenas? I really don't get it.