[Mamzelle]

I think this actually opens him to criminal prosecution, but I am not sure. (To all: I think Mace should get a serious answer, and we all could use a refresher on the implications.)

[Houghton M.]

I agree. Maceman should get a serious answer but I don’t have one to give so I gave him a good old FR series answer to this hugh question.

[Tupelo]

” I think Mace should get a serious answer”

You are absolutely correct, so I will try.
Nothing will happen. Holder is a high placed government official. Plus, he is black. Only the little people are prosecuted for things like Lying to Congress, Contempt of Congress. Think Roger Clements. Even though we had a little fun with it,
I honestly think the first answer from Hodar is correct.

[arthurus]

Mark Levin did a good explanation of the ramifications of contempt-of-Congress last night(Wednesday). He is a lawyer who worked in he Reagan administration and knows whereof he speaks. A lot depends on the wording of the citation and whether Issa asks the Congress for power to hire an outside lawyer and proceed with litigation against Holder.

Actually, I expect things will not go as expected because this president does not feel bound by the Constitution or by laws. He may simply refuse to co-operate in any proceedings at all.

I don't know what mechanism is in place that can force him. The Executive seems to hold all the enforcement cards. A Constitutional face off with this president could have much more serious ramifications than with any previous president.