`` It 's clear they are trying to pack the court Confirmation particularly unclear for three presidential nominees . Patricia Millett `` cautiously optimistic '' Harry Reid will be approved for Alaska appeals court . Republican may consider `` nuclear option '' if GOP senators block nominations . `` Nuclear option '' is a rules change that would bar filibuster for presidential appointees .
Confirmation particularly unclear for three presidential nominees . Patricia Millett `` cautiously optimistic '' Harry Reid will be approved for Alaska appeals court . Republican may consider `` nuclear option '' if GOP senators block nominations . `` Nuclear option '' is a rules change that would bar filibuster for presidential appointees .