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deminks

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Sat Feb 13, 2016, 06:49 PM Feb 2016

Moments after Scalia death confirmed, GOPer spox vows to block any Obama appointment.

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2016/02/13/3749467/moments-after-scalias-death-is-confirmed-gop-senate-staffer-pledges-to-block-any-obama-replacement/

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Scalia’s unexpected passing sets up a politically charged battle to replace him. Mere moments after his death was confirmed, Conn Carroll, a key staffer for Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), promised Republicans would block anyone that Obama nominated.

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GOPers are vermin.
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Moments after Scalia death confirmed, GOPer spox vows to block any Obama appointment. (Original Post) deminks Feb 2016 OP
Vermin, yes, just like Scalia. nt valerief Feb 2016 #1
No Bucky Feb 2016 #2
Just means that another R judge needs to take a trip to West Texas. LiberalArkie Feb 2016 #3
I'm shocked! chelsea0011 Feb 2016 #4
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