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U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson Weighs In On Supreme Court Nomination

Clip: Season 1400 Episode 1433 | 4m 24sVideo has Closed Captions

Republican Sen. Johnson said the public should be able to nominate the next Justice.

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson said the public should have a voice in selecting the replacement for Justice Antonin Scalia through voting for the next president later this year. Johnson said it is perfectly appropriate for Senate members to withhold their consent on a candidate nomination by President Obama.

02/19/2016 | Rating TV-G

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U.S. Senate Candidate Russ Feingold On High Court Nomination

U.S. Senate Candidate Russ Feingold On High Court Nomination

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Clip: S1400 Ep1433 | 3m 9s | Russ Feingold said U.S. Senate Republicans are acting "irresponsibly." (3m 9s)

UW Expert Explains History Of U.S. Supreme Court Nominations

UW Expert Explains History Of U.S. Supreme Court Nominations

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Clip: S1400 Ep1433 | 6m 57s | UW political science Professor David Canon gives context to the High Court's new vacancy. (6m 57s)

WPR's Shawn Johnson Breaks Down Latest State Capitol Bills

WPR's Shawn Johnson Breaks Down Latest State Capitol Bills

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Clip: S1400 Ep1433 | 6m 17s | The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a series of bills in its last session of this winter. (6m 17s)

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