Yes. I DO think they'll pass the Nuclear Option, and I will be laughing my head off at those who said we shouldn't because we wouldn't want to give it to them.
Maybe the Democrats will even call it the "Constitutional" option. :-)
I don't think they'll go nuclear. Could haunt them in the future when we are a minority with a RAT president.
Rather, I think the WH is playing a good game of brinksmanship... let the RATS filibuster and make fools of themselves, split their caucus right down the middle, wear down their energy, and let buyer's remorse set in with middle America.
Then, even if they successfully kill the Bolton confirmation, he can be recess appointed AND receive a salary if he is appointed to another Exec branch job concurrently that does not require Senate approval. Not ideal, but a means to an end.