The Republicans--most notably their Chair--were ambushed and bullied. They now cower in fear. Hence, a new standard of justice: Guilty until proven innocent
Democrats meddle in elections again with the Kavanaugh Ambush
The plan was implemented after the election of Donald Trump, along with The Resistance.
No telling where it was born. Maybe among a working group of senior staff representing key Democrat Senators, along with social justice warriors representing funding sources.