Just some random thoughts...
Where do we stand in the Senate on this?
The best that can be hoped for is 50 votes with Mike Pence breaking the tie.
Flake, in his last parting shot, will vote "no" for any conservative nominee, perhaps any nominee at all (just to spite Mr. Trump).
Collins of Maine is doubtful, not to be trusted nor relied upon. But "possible".
Murkowski -- will have to be wooed. Give her something to buy her vote. The end [almost] justifies the means here. She can be bought. If that's what it takes, it's what it takes.
McCain -- absolutely a no vote, but with a bit of luck, he'll be dead before the final vote and a new senator will have been installed in his place.
McConnell -- will he do what has to be done, including overriding or ending a filibuster? That's the $64,000 question.
And stay the course, Mr. Trump --- pick someone TO THE RIGHT of Gorsuch.
Shove this down the throats of the democrat-communists!