Over at Balkinization, David Super, a congressional process expert, has these comments about why preservation of the filibuster is, in his view, in the best interests of both parties. Thus, Super suggests Republicans are unlikely to end the filibuster to pass the continuing resolution that would re-open the government:

…For each party, the narrow question is whether protecting the public policies they have is more valuable than any gains they could hope to force through in a purely majoritarian system. The Trump Administration is providing a compelling lesson for the complacent about the enormous power of destruction. Defending civil rights and environmental laws remaining from more enlightened eras surely is more valuable than whatever Democrats might accomplish next time they

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