As much of a RINO scumbag as Mitch McConnell is, I’m pretty sure he’s going to vote to confirm, if for no other reason than as a favor to Thune. That would mean Hegseth would still pass with J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
I didn’t know anything about Hegseth before the nom.
But the harder the Cathedral comes after him, the more I’m convinced that it’s important that he be confirmed.