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[the_rck]

I had to call my mother when the news broke that Antonin Scalia had died. I knew she’d want to know, given that she’s an attorney of decidedly liberal bent, and it was entirely possible that she wouldn’t have the news on. And she hadn’t heard. I suppose that a Saturday is not when news like that spreads rapidly. As far as I can tell, the local news site in San Antonio reported the news hours ago, and nobody noticed or picked up the story until about two hours ago.

My mother says (and I agree) that the odds of the Senate confirming anyone that President Obama nominates for the position are very, very low. She thinks that someone will be appointed as an interim justice until there’s someone confirmed, but she said she wasn’t sure who would select that interim justice. I’m going to keep my fingers crossed that, if there is an interim justice, they’re selected by someone reasonable and sane.

Scott thinks that the Senate ought to deal because he doesn’t think the Republicans have anyone who can win the presidency. I’m not sure that the folks controlling the Senate are that rational. As far as I can tell, spite seems to figure prominently into their current policies.

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[princessofgeeks]

I don't believe there is such as thing as an interim Justice of the Supreme Court.

And you're right -- it will be fascinating to see what the Senate does. I'm in a state of amazement.

[the_rck]

I did a little poking around online, and I think that a recess appointment would be possible, even for the Supreme Court. Wikipedia claims it's been done before but also says that congress has been trying for a very long time to curb that power.