They see themselves as “world-changers” and have embraced the SJW philosophy. Ratings matter less than pushing their agenda.
Actually I think they see the reshaping of the Federal courts thru Judge appointments as the threat. We know that the Lib agenda is implement thru the Courts, not the ballot box.
Key failing of the Obama Admin for Libs was that Obama left way too many positions open and life time appointments are the gift that keeps on giving.
So before the courts can slant to the right for the next 20+ years, they have to get this Trump guy at all costs