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How will Antonin Scalia's death affect the Supreme Court decisions due out in session?

Asked by msh (4270points) February 13th, 2016 from iPhone

Antonin Scalia passed away in his sleep while vacationing on a hunting jaunt in Texas, today. Barack Obama is almost out of office, but not quite. Will he get someone he wants on the Supreme Court? Or will it be stalled by the Senate the House and “Their Special Lobbyists”? What about the decisions that are scheduled? Will this hold until the newly elected President takes office? Legally, will Republicans be able to stall another appointment? Will Democrats want it handled now – or delayed? Is the midnight oil going to be burning in Washington’s backrooms tonight?

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