[Bullish]

the Republicans could ram through Atilla-the-Hun with 50 votes if they wanted too....

Atilla's a democrat, obviously.

[Verginius Rufus]

Attila wimped out when Pope Leo told him not to attack Rome. We don't need another nervous Nellie on the Court. We already have John Roberts.

Clarence Thomas was approved 52-48 if I remember correctly...at any rate had less than 60 "Yes" votes and was confirmed. So Gorsuch could be confirmed with less than 60 votes.

If the Rats are smart they will let him through and save their theatrics for the first case where a conservative justice is nominated to replace a retiring left-wing justice...but their base may demand a filibuster now.