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Let the people decide, up or down

Senate Republicans insist on delaying the appointment of a new Supreme Court justice to “give the people a voice” in deciding who should nominate Justice Antonin Scalia’s successor. I have an idea. Why not conduct a poll to find out if America wants the vacancy filled now or in 12 to 18 months?

Marion Patze, Coarsegold

This story was originally published February 29, 2016 at 5:56 AM with the headline "Let the people decide, up or down."

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