This is a fast one. Rawstory is reporting that Mier's lawyer, George Manning, has informed Conyers that she will NOT be appearing before the House and that she is absolutely immune. End of story...or is it?
The article is here. Miers had until today to obey the second subpoena. She did not (some SCOTUS candidate! She'd fit right in like Alito). Now the house is considering its next move carefully.
I would say that the next move MUST be inherent contempt. It HAS to be inherent contempt. There is no way Bush is doing this unless he is certain about the outcome. Either Abu Gonzo will NOT enforce the subpoena (and a normal contempt citation) or they feel it is really in the bag that the DC Court will give them a pass. There is NO WAY Congress can let this slide. This really is the "big" one. If Congress lets this go, of course, then they would be forever neutered (even more than they've already neutered themselves). If they go to the normal courts, it will be slow-walked to an adverse conclusion (for America, the Constitution, Congress, the whole shebang). There is no way to avoid inherent contempt unless the Congress under the Dems really REALLY has no spine, balls, ovaries, or any sort of endocrine system whatsoever.
How about sending Conyers some suggestions on inherent contempt, not that he needs to be instructed on it, but he MAY need a shot of spine-stiffening hormones.