Scalia just died (really). How will this affect the race?

[Ronnie]

RIP TRUMP AND SANDERS, basically.

I don't follow?

He's saying that primary voters will now prioritize November electability over all other issues.

Um, most GOP primary voters think Trump is the most electable candidate.

This poll is a couple weeks old, but I imagine the numbers are similar now:
https://today.yougov.com/news/2016/01/31/americans-expect-trump-clinton-victories-ahead-iow/

"Clinton and Trump remain in front nationally when their respective partisans are asked who will win each party’s nomination, but they also rank first for electability. 82% of Republican primary voters say Trump could win in the fall, 90% of Democratic voters believe Clinton could win."

[The Mikado]

Most likely they wouldn't let anyone appointed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and just bork Obama's nominee regardless of the circumstances. No need for a filibuster.

[RogueBeaver]

RIP FF

[Darthpi – Anti-Florida Activist]

RIP TRUMP AND SANDERS, basically.

I don't follow?

He's saying that primary voters will now prioritize November electability over all other issues.

Um, most GOP primary voters think Trump is the most electable candidate.

This is a good point. Also, Trump has the comeback that Cruz supported the nomination of John Roberts, who has the baggage of voting to uphold the ACA.

[Oakvale]

Glorious news!

[Mr. Reactionary]

I feel ill. This is like the one thing that could force me to vote Pub in November. The Clean Power Plan, affirmative action, mandatory public sector union fees, DACA: this was a big term. 4-4 decisions are going to reinforce the status quo.

[Mike Thick]

Cruz:

https://twitter.com/tedcruz/status/698634625246195712?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

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[Ljube]

I feel ill. This is like the one thing that could force me to vote Pub in November. The Clean Power Plan, affirmative action, mandatory public sector union fees, DACA: this was a big term. 4-4 decisions are going to reinforce the status quo.

Welcome to the TRUMP team!

[Stockdale for Veep]

[Nyvin]

Hate to be like this...but this really is awesome news!!!

[The Other Castro]

Everyone keep an eye out for this guy: Sri Srinivasan

Next Supreme Court Justice, calling it now.

[Crumpets]

If Obama can actually get a nominee through before November, this helps Sanders. If not (which I think is probably more likely) it's better for Clinton.

[Antonio the Sixth]

Everyone keep an eye out for this guy: Sri Srinivasan

Next Supreme Court Justice, calling it now.

Unfortunately, that's not gonna happen.

[Ljube]

Everyone keep an eye out for this guy: Sri Srinivasan

Next Supreme Court Justice, calling it now.

Another Lawrence liberal? No way!

[°Leprechaun]

March 11, 1936 – February 13, 2016

In office
September 26, 1986 – February 13, 2016

[Clarko95 📚💰📈]

Everyone keep an eye out for this guy: Sri Srinivasan

Next Supreme Court Justice, calling it now.

Unfortunately, that's not gonna happen.

Plot Twist: Obama nominates himself, or Madam President does once inaugurated. Peak trolling

[Attorney General, LGC Speaker, and Former PPT Dwarven Dragon]

Everyone keep an eye out for this guy: Sri Srinivasan

Next Supreme Court Justice, calling it now.

Name the 14 republicans who would be willing to vote for him. (Supreme Court nominations in ELECTION YEARS aren't the sort of nonpartisan affair his appeals court nomination was.)

[The Free North]

An aside: If you're cheering the death of someone solely on ideological grounds, you need some help. He has a family, kids, friends, etc. Scalia is a person, not a political prop, be respectful.

[Mike Thick]

An aside: If you're cheering the death of someone solely on ideological grounds, you need some help. He has a family, kids, friends, etc. Scalia is a person, not a political prop, be respectful.

This. Even if it's just trolling... too much, guys.

[Angel of Death]

I can't help but think this can only hurt Sanders.

[Bigby]

An aside: If you're cheering the death of someone solely on ideological grounds, you need some help. He has a family, kids, friends, etc. Scalia is a person, not a political prop, be respectful.

This. Even if it's just trolling... too much, guys.

Welcome to politics in 2016.

[ProgressiveCanadian]

Glorious news!

[Suburbia]

Obviously the Supreme Court will be an issue.  The Republicans will be sure to let its conservative base know what's at stake, and hopefully Democrats can figure out how to mobilize the progressive base, and also sway voters on the fence who are not happy with the Court's recent far swing to the right.  Hopefully Democrats can communicate to moderate voters who oppose such decisions as Citizens United that keeping the White House in Democratic hands is vital.

We'll see about that.

[Beefalow and the Consumer]

Antonin Scalia has been confirmed dead, at the age of 79.

How does this influence the 2016 race?

Cats and dogs, living together.

[Clarko95 📚💰📈]

An aside: If you're cheering the death of someone solely on ideological grounds, you need some help. He has a family, kids, friends, etc. Scalia is a person, not a political prop, be respectful.

"Mere factual innocence is no reason not to carry out a death sentence properly reached"


Yeah, no, he cheered wrongful execution and loved hating people who were different from him. He can burn in hell.