How big a deal would it be if McConnell implements the nuclear option?
"By itself, the public relations impact of detonating the nuclear option could be significant, said Gregory Koger, a University of Miami political scientist. "It would be a landmark political event, highlighting to the country that the court has become a wholly political body staffed by ideologues," he said."

Uh-Oh.
After Garland, if you think you can blame the filibuster on the Dems, better think again. 

www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2017/feb/03/6-questions-answered-about-nuclear-option-filibust