elections

Republicans Seek To Block Obama From Naming Scalia Successor

7:13pm February 15, 2016

The Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia has the potential to upend the 2016 election. NPR takes a look at what signal the president might send with his choice to succeed Scalia, and how the public might react to Republican leaders vowing to not to confirm anyone.

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George W. Bush Stumps For His Brother In South Carolina

7:13pm February 15, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Former President George W. Bush is campaigning for his brother Jeb Bush for the first time this year at a rally Monday night in North Charleston, S.C.

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Scalia's Death Brings Supreme Court Into Spotlight Of Presidential Race

7:13pm February 15, 2016

by Tamara Keith

The fight over replacing Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia is dragging President Obama out of the sidelines and into the center of the presidential race.

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Scalia's Death Will Cast A Long Shadow Across This Year's Senate Races

10:55am February 15, 2016

by Susan Davis

A brewing political fight over who will replace the Supreme Court justice — and even whether to replace at all this year — could scramble the dynamics in Senate campaigns across the country.

An American flag flies at half staff outside the U.S. Supreme Court after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. The fight to replace him could be historic, resulting in the longest vacancy in history.

7 Things To Know About Presidential Appointments To The Supreme Court

1:30pm February 14, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans are adamant they will stop anyone President Obama names to replace for Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. It's possible Obama's nominee would face the longest wait in history for a vote.

Daughter Of Late Eric Garner Endorses Bernie Sanders

11:27am February 14, 2016

Eric Garner died after being put in a chokehold by NYPD officers. His mother has endorsed Hillary Clinton and his daughter, Bernie Sanders. Rachel Martin asks Erica Garner why she chose Sanders.

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GOP Debate: Scalia's Vacancy; Trump Puts Jeb On The Defense

9:15am February 14, 2016

Republicans let loose on each other in last night's South Carolina debate. Rachel Martin asks NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson about it.

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Clinton And Sanders Fight To Win Black Voters In South Carolina

9:11am February 14, 2016

Both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton tout their support among African-Americans. Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Sam Sanders about who might have the leg up in the upcoming South Carolina primary.

Politics & Government

Presidential Candidates Pledge To Undo Citizens United. But Can They?

6:00am February 14, 2016

by Peter Overby

It was a point of agreement between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at their last debate. It's also supported by some Republican contenders. But that doesn't mean it'll happen easily.

Obama Remembers Scalia As 'Consequential,' Vows To Appoint Replacement

11:43pm February 13, 2016

by Domenico Montanaro

President Obama struck a somber tone, remembering the late-Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia as a "towering legal mind" who influenced a generation, but made it clear, he intends to replace him.