Boots, the Republicans were not always obstructionists as you allege.  Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the most liberal judge ever nominated for the Supreme Court.  She was confirmed by a vote of 96 yeas, 3 nays, and 1 not voting.  Senate Republicans could have easily blocked her confirmation but overwhelmingly voted for her despite her far-left rulings because she was well qualified.  Judge Gorsuch is as well-qualified as Ginsburg was, yet Senate Democrats are almost unanimous in blocking his confirmation because he believes in the Constitution.