My gut tells me that Nunes and Ratcliffe have done their jobs by nailing him (especially Ratcliffe) and, in the end, do not want to be characterized as Evil Rs beating up on an old, feeble, bumbling guy who was once a shining star with a many accolades and a purple heart, etc.
I agree. And Republicans and Conservatives are not evil like rats.
Reminds me of high school sports. If you are way way ahead both teams put in 2nd 3rd stringers and don’t score too many more points.