Democrats and Republicans disagree on replacing Scalia

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NewsHour's Political Director Lisa Desjardins discusses filling Justice Scalia's vacancy.

Although President Obama has the time and desire to appoint a new justice to the Supreme Court, Republican leaders have indicated the vacancy should be filled by the next president. NewsHour's Political Director Lisa Desjardins joins William Brangham to discuss the brewing showdown.

AIR DATE 2/13/16

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Democrats and Republicans disagree on replacing Scalia

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