Much of what the Democrats are interested in cries out for investigation. But Mueller is already on the job, and until recently the expectation was that Democrats would let the special counsel move first — and then use the fruits of his labor to start to build an impeachment case. The timing of Nadler’s announcement raises the question of whether the Democrats already have concluded that Mueller won’t deliver the goods. That impression will play into arguments by Trump supporters that Democrats are moving the goal posts.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 04, 2019 21:08 UTC