IMHO, the reason she first touted her innocence, then took the 5th, was because all she did was follow orders from above. She didn’t want to have to dime out the people above that gave the orders to harass conservative groups because it would ultimately lead to Obama and her life would become unbearable.
Q: Is it true, Ms Lerner, that you were merely following orders you received from the White House?
A: I refuse to answer....
Q: Is it true, Ms Lerner, that the President himself ordered you to persecute groups that included the word “Patriot” in their names?
A: I refuse to answer...
Q: Is it true, Ms Lerner, that you received substantial cash payments from George Soros for accelerating the approval of political groups that he created?
A: I refuse to answer...
I agree, but still the committee should have made her sit and give the 5th answer! I was outraged that she was allowed to walk, I called my congressman’s office immediately and requested that he convey to Issa that we the people want to hear her take the 5th over and over. And then I want them to call up the Sarah _____ who is now heading up Obamacare implementation.