Yes. That was weird about witnesses. First Democrats and Republicans were all for it, then the next thing you know they were against it.
I think you’re right. Both parties looked at the witness list and realized it wouldn’t be good for any of them.
Three basic issues with the witness list: (1) 300-plus folks means this hearing would have gone to the end of March (I don’t think any of them wanted that). (2) All witnesses would be under oath, and it just opens up a big mess later if they say something that wasn’t true. (3) Eventually, by the end....a clear picture of the 6th would emerge, and lack of leadership from Pelosi/Schumer/McConnell would have obvious.