I agree it's a fight that should be fought, as the GOP only believes in the Constitution when it serves their self interests (such as a confirmation hearing), but it also is a direction in politics that is only spiraling downward. The desire to ensure there's only winners and losers, "their party" and "our party." A desire to ensure that the opposing party is blocked at every opportunity despite mutual goals. 

No doubt the citizen will be the loser in this battle.