I think the real question is how much the Senate Republicans will change the filibuster rules. Normally, I’d think that the gigantic egos that make up the Senate would be a check on any radical change to the rules, as each individual seeks to keep as much power (or potential power) as possible. Unfortunately, I think there are enough nihilists that have been elected that they simply don’t care. The concept of MAD only works if both sides give a shit about continued existence…