I agree.  My preferred dream is that the Dems stand in the way of the first pick long enough that they make clear that they are prepared to filbuster forever; and encourage the Republicans if you want a nominee passed...nominate Merrick Garland.  That is as conservative as you are going to get.  President could have nominated someone far to the left of Judge Garland, but he chose deliberately center of the road jurist which  ought to be what both sides are looking for.  So put him on the bench.

Pr Chris