The article says it’s just rumor. Probably true, though some of those have denied it.
No one from the minority will vote to recommend him, so it will take some fancy footwork to get him out of the Committee IMO.
The rumor mill comment is only about the Dems, for the full Senate vote.
All that is needed to move K out of committee is a vote.
Now, this insider says they have the votes to approve his nomination and move it out to the full Senate.