"My guess is that the Republicans are going to win."
I hope he is right.
He's right, friend.
Republicans know that a loss is not acceptible. The judiciary, along with the War on Terror, is the reason the electorate gave them the majority.
There will be well over 50 votes to end the filibuster. Warner will vote with the republicans. As will several of the 'moderate' GOP. I expect at least two democrats (Nelson of Nebraska, Salazar and possibly Landrieu) to vote with the GOP or abstain.