Because counterpunch is speaking for a large number of totally disaffected conservatives who agree with his viewpoint, and appreciate his efforts to not just "let this slide" for the sake of some false party harmony.
Well, you totally disaffected conservatives need to just have a great big group hug. Be sure to give Pat Buchanan and Biill Krystol a nice squeeze on the buns to make it complete.
As far as I'm concerned, all that's needed to be said has been said until such time as the hearings begin or new evidence comes out.
The non-stop barrage from the disaffecteds who say nothing new at all is absurd at this point.