The Politics Of The Supreme Court Nomination Process

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February 15, 2016

The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on February 14, 2016 in Washington, D.C. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died on Saturday at the age of 79. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Here & Now's Lisa Mullins talks with NPR Lead Political Editor Domenico Montanaro about the surrounding politics involved in replacing a Supreme Court justice. How will President Obama’s nomination, and whether Congress approves it, shape the upcoming Senate and presidential elections?

Guest

Domenico Montanaro, lead editor for politics and digital audience at NPR. He tweets @DomenicoNPR.

This segment aired on February 15, 2016.

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