Sure they will...how long can Republicans refuse to fill the court?Actually they will have a lot of control even if in the minority.
As long as they want. The Senate rules are not the House rules.
First. there is a very good chance the republicans will lose the Senate.
Secondly, what will be left of the Republican Party will try to make peace with the American people. They know they can no longer survive on RW hate and obstruction.
After Trump, they know they will have to remake the party if they are to remain a major party in a more diverse America.
What makes you think there aren't democrats who know that if they confirm an anti-second amendment person, they won't be toast in two years
I don't think many will care what RW republicans think. Why should they?
Has nothing to do with republicans. Another third of the Senate will be up for re-election in two years and it will be not a fun year for the dems even under the best of circumstances:
Senate Democrats, 2018 Math Is Not Your Friend
"If Democrats don't retake the Senate majority this year, they face the prospect of a long winter in the minority, because the 2018 map puts them at a severe disadvantage that could leave them even further from the majority and any pick-up opportunities for the foreseeable future.
Just as this year's Senate field offers ample opportunity for Democrats to pick up seats, the next election is stacked for the Republicans, and the one that follows has limited possibilities for Democratic gains. "