Originally Posted by $5 submissions

There's been long-brewing talk that, despite the election beef between him and Trump, Ted Cruz should be nominated for a US Supreme Court slot.

How likely is this?

What will the Dems do now that the Gorsuch confirmation hearings brought about the Senate rule that confirmations require a simple majority vote (the "nuclear option")?

Would it be the end of the world or business as usual (after the drama dies down)?