Contempt of Congress

I heard it on CNN this morning and read it here.

It appears that the house Democrats are on witch hunt about the firings of 9 U.S. Attorneys and plan to file contempt of congress charges against Harriet Miers and the president's Chief of Staff. I didn't realize that the person doing the hiring (President Bush) did NOT have the authority to do the firing. The attorneys serve at the pleasure of the president as does his entire staff.

So, the president has ordered them not to appear citing Executive Privilege. Who wields the greater power? President Bush or the House Judiciary committee? Have to sit back and watch.

And is there any chance the Dems will accomplish anything prior to the '08 election, other then passing non-binding resolutions, whining about the president and trying to subpoena everyone from Dick Chaney on down? Last I heard, their approval rating was rapidly approaching single digits, while the president's is hovering around 25% - not great, but better than congress.