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Supreme Court battle over Stevens successor begins
The retirement of Justice John Paul Stevens triggers an election year clash as President Obama eyeing a successor in the mold of Stevens faces Republican resistance. Potential nominees include Elena Kagan Merrick Garland and Diane Wood with debate over liberal versus conservative picks and Senate civility urged by Senator Leahy.
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Democracy
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Sotomayor
Patrick Leahy
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High Court
Jay Sekulow
American Center For Law and Justice
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People For the American Way
Diane Wood
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U.S
Sam Brownback
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