they are both in red tape with grapher election campaigns. so about six foci of getting gorsuch to 16 outlays for, with the so-called nuclear option. requiring just 51 votes. they established the president in 2013 for the lower courts but never been used at the supreme court level. timing wise, here s what to look for. there s a key procedural vote thursday morning that could set up a confirmation vote writing night before senators plan to head out for easter break. leland: an exciting week for sure. thanks, caroline. a lot to talk about on this. elizabeth: for more insight, let s bring in congressional reporter with politico. thank you for joining us. we heard in reporting there, senator mcconnell confident he will be confirmed. i am curious to you not only the obvious question, will they have filibuster proof go to do that, but a sissified democrats want to pay? is this the nominee that they