Results: Scalia me once, Shame on you, Scalia me twice ...
Published on 02/15/2016
Times are a-changing. The unexpected death of Antonin Scalia has far reaching consequences in U.S. jurisprudence. Some are predicting a political clash as well as far reaching implications on the U.S presidential race.
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Are you aware that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Feb 13th? Yes
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No
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Undecided
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Are you aware that Antonin Scalia represented a conservative voice on matters of the U.S. Constitution? Yes
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Due to Scalia's absence, a new Supreme Court Justice will need to be nominated for Senate approval. Are you aware that this nomination process is initiated by the current U.S. President? Yes
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Undecided
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Recent undecided court cases may either be decided by a vote or attempted to be reheard upon a new Justice being added to the court. With a potential 4-4 split, lower court decisions cannot be overturned. Again, are you aware of this process? Yes
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The new - yet to be determined- Supreme Court Justice will potentially alter the U.S. legal landscape by tilting the court left-of-center. Does this encourage or concern you? Encourage
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Concern
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Not sure
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N/A
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