That comes closest to being true
But it's still Pelosi doing it. She's the one keeping it from coming to a vote in the full House.
It's because of those members most in danger of losing their seats. Pelosi is doing her best to shield them from having to put their names to a "real" impeachment effort (by whatever label we choose to apply).
But she'll allow the committee to do whatever they can within their own powers to make it seem as real as possible - with the goal of convincing the courts to back their moves to get more information... with the hope that the new information will sway public opinion.
So she's always been right where the party leader should be.
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