You are correct! This will be the test off the Republicans - will they stand for the Constitution or will they continue the slide for socialism? If they allow hearings on any BHO nomination, it is assured that whoever is nomiated will be confirmed since only a couple of weasels will need to be flipped.
The only reason they side with the democrats for socialism is because it allows for them to continue the cronyism on capitol hill...
They can't upset the uniparty coalition of corporations buying their vote...
The one GOOD thing that the corporations buying congress know Obama will put up an anti-business, anti capitalist nominee...
Not good for their business and will pressure both parties to not move on confirmation...