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

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UW political science Professor David Canon gives context to the High Court's new vacancy.

UW political science professor David Canon gives context to the High Court's new vacancy since Justice Antonin Scalia's death Saturday. He said the Senate usually approves the president's candidate nomination, even in election years. He said the last time a president had a tough time getting a nomination heard was 1844.

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)

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

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

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Clip: S1400 Ep1433 | 4m 24s | Republican Sen. Johnson said the public should be able to nominate the next Justice. (4m 24s)

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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