Rove On Testimony: Democrats "Would Love To Have Me Barbecued"

In an interview with Fox News, former White House adviser Karl Rove said he expected to be devoured by Democrats when he testifies before the House Judiciary Committee.

Speaking of former Bush aides Harriet Miers and Josh Bolten, Rove said,"I understand they may be the hors d'oeuvres, but I'm the main course. Some Democrats would love to have me barbecued." Rove and Miers have both agreed to testify.

That said, Rove claims to be looking forward to the hearing, which will focus on his role in the firing of federal prosecutors and the allegedly political prosecution of former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman. Rove has avoided and ignored subpoenas in the past by claiming executive privilege.

Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) issued the following statement when the agreement was reached:

"I have long said that I would see this matter through to the end and am encouraged that we have finally broken through the Bush Administration's claims of absolute immunity. This is a victory for the separation of powers and congressional oversight. It is also a vindication of the search for truth. I am determined to have it known whether U.S. Attorneys in the Department of Justice were fired for political reasons, and if so, by whom."

Comments

[MinerSam]

A projection on the part of the BBQer.

[biggduude]

Siegelman conviction (mostly) upheld on appeal, sent back for resentecing:

http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/ops/200713163.pdf

[keepemhonest]

BARF ... I don't want to eat the creepy s.h.i.t.man, I just want him wearing his orange jump suit for the next 50 years.

[tempest624]

Bitter, Party of One, your audience is ready.

[LouHobbs]

I'll admit it. Slow roasting him would be a pleasure.

[Centaur]

No Karl, just some jail time, that's all.

[GonzoFactor]

Barbecued? Forget it. Incarcerated for life for criminal activity, lying to the American people, and manipulation of the executive branch, the press, and the justice department? You betcha!

[garymc8]

AMERICAS WANT HIM BARBEQUED.

[Marie62866]

With a nice Chianti!!!

[walsenberg]

chianti won't hide the foul taste, better to throw him to his fellow swine and let them roll around in the mud and fight for tidbits....

[Computer Geek]

and some fava beans!

[krompessor]

Sorry Rove...... I don't eat pork

[Palemoon]

"Some Democrats would love to have me barbecued."

No Karl, you are making yourself out to be more important than you ever could be. All we want out of you, is that for you to tell the truth and answer to the American people. You have refused to do either one. It's pretty pathetic that in this day and age, someone has to be dragged into Congress just to answer some questions. You may think you are above the law, but you are not. So the sooner you start talking, the sooner we can get this all behind us. And if you did anything wrong, that will be pursued in a criminal courtroom, not in Congress after all.

[WakeMeUpNow]

More bar-b-q sauce please!

[Pete2069]

No we want Rove , Bush , Cheney , Rumsfeld and all others involved in the treason , torture and criminal acts against our constitution and laws ,,,,,,,,,,,, Prosecuted and put in jail or turn over to the foreign countries that wish to prosecuted them and what ever....

[jennytaylia]

Naaaahh... you're not on my diet.

[PhilipTaylor]

It is not simply the House or the Senate that want you to be investigated!

It is most Americans that want you investigated, way over 60%!

It was the #1 most asked Question on Obama's Website for several months!

So don't take it personal Mr. ROT!

[Pete2069]

And to think they impeached Clinton for a lie about sex which he most likely was trying to save his marriage..