Gorsuch is a rational  type of appointment for a republican president and is qualified.

Why not save the filibuster issue for the NEXT presidential court appt which may not be such a "reasonable" candidate and at a time when the appointee might well change the direction of the court....thus perhaps gleaning a few more reps on your behalf...? Also, given Trump's behavior there might be even less support for him amongst rep circles....as time passes?

Seems an unhelpful strategy at this point...and the squandering of a possible persuasive tool when you really need it?