Normally I'd worry about the democrats cooperating, but they're really between a rock and a hard place here. If they filibuster, they WILL face the constitutional option. So if it's true that they'll be somewhat less antagonistic, it could be because they really have no choice.
I will not allow the words or opinions of a bunch of leftists sway my opinion on the matter. I will base it on the nominee's bio. :-)
The only reason I can't believe that is that if any Dems had a heads up, it would have leaked already.