This looks like a blunder being corrected quickly.
The Progressive Caucus has now withdrawn the Ukraine letter in its entirety, saying it was the released by staff without vetting. “The letter was drafted several months ago, but unfortunately was released by staff without vetting,” writes Pramila Jayapal in a just released statement. “As Chair of the Caucus, I accept responsibility for this.” She goes on to say that the proximity in time to Rep. McCarthy’s threats to discontinue aid to Ukraine led to misunderstandings.
We should look closely at what appears to be the central role of the Quincy Institute, a dovish think tank, in the drafting and circulation of the letter. Just reading the tea leaves I get the sense that people outside of Congress may have been more in the loop about the contents and distribution of this letter than some of the signatories.