Originally Posted by ottopilot

Is it? How so? If there are no supporting details as to why the subpoenas have been over-ruled, then there would be justified grounds for outrage. If it is suspect, the issue will not go away. There also seems to be great political motivation to bing this to a head just before the election. Who might gain from that tactic?
Sure, it's legal if based on evidence, precedence, procedure, etc. Depending how it plays, it could be damaging to either side.