republicans recognize the chances of defeating a nominee here will be very slim given obviously the democrats control the senate, 50/50 senate. back in 2017 republicans changed filibuster rules to allow a simple majority to actually advance and lead to a confirmation of a nomination. so if the democrats stick together they can confirm a nominee and pick off some nominees. chuck schumer saying stephen breyer has serve this had country with the highest possible distinct. he is and always has been a model jurist. the question will be if he can keep all 50 senate democrats on the same page, joe manchin a frequent swing vote. he has deferred to presidential picks on nominations. voting for two of three of donald trump s supreme court