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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Who is Obama’s Supreme Court Pick Merrick Garland?

    Merrick Garland, President Obama’s pick to fill the seat on the Supreme Court left vacant after the death of Antonin Scalia, gave an emotional introduction to the American public. But Garland is anything but an emotional pick. He’s a moderate judge from the D.C. Circuit Court who’s been on Obama’s short list for years.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 16, 2016 • 1 min read

    Merrick Garland, President Obama’s pick to fill the seat on the Supreme Court left vacant after the death of Antonin Scalia, gave an emotional introduction to the American public. But Garland is anything but an emotional pick. He’s a moderate judge from the D.C. Circuit Court who’s been on Obama’s short list for years. At 63, he’d also be the oldest nominee in decades. Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell said he will not bring the nomination up for a vote. What’s likely to happen?

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Obama's Supreme Court Pick Merrick Garland, and Conservatives on Trump
    1. 0:00Who is Obama’s Supreme Court Pick Merrick Garland?You’re reading this
    2. 10:22Can Conservatives Beat Trump?
    3. 18:55New Guidelines on Opioid Prescriptions
    4. 27:25'Every Song Ever'
    5. 42:48What is Fashion in L.A. Week?
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