[So Cal Rocket]

Scenario #2 - Dems start a filibuster; it goes on for days and the only thing the press can show are videos of "Sheets" Byrd talking about his choice of kitty feed. Republicans hammer the Constitutional requirement for advice and consent (not super majority, filibuster never been used like this before, etc, etc.) The filibuster ends because the Dems finally see the reality of their obstructionist position and the up-down vote takes place.

Never gonna happen.

[kinsman redeemer]

In that phrase, I mean that they realize they're getting no traction in their circumstances and public opinion is turning against them in light of the only coverage available.