For those who don't get optics. It works like this. The democrats need to feel like they are in control and have everything in the palm of their hands and trump is on the fence. This way it does not seem like trump is abusing his powers when the hammer drops. This is why ryan, sessions, etc are playing neutral if not contradictory to this movement. When the hammer drops it will come when the democrats really do think they finally have trump and there is no escape for him. How do you catch a dangerous animal? You lure it and snap the trap when his guard is completely down. Its close guys, so close. The stage is nearly set.