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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016

      For those asking, yes the Supreme Court can (and not irregularly does) hear cases with only eight justices sitting.

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      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016

      Among the big issues now before the court are what to do with any 5-4 decisions that now become 4-4 split decisions.

      2:50 PM - 13 Feb 2016
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          A 4-4 decision lets the lower court ruling stand. The court could, however, hold the case over for re-hearing next term.

          7 replies 155 retweets 105 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Or, they could DIG the case, which would be weird in this instance, but basically means they shouldn't have taken it in the first place.

          3 replies 16 retweets 11 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The Chief Justice announced the news for the Supreme Court on behalf of his colleagues and retired justices:pic.twitter.com/RnywigIczl

          2 replies 50 retweets 26 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Among #SCOTUS cases already argued & still out are Evenwel (one person, one vote), Fisher (affirmative action), Friedrichs (public unions).

          5 replies 45 retweets 22 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Senate Judiciary Ranking Minority Member, Sen. Patrick Leahy, urges full speed ahead w nomination, confirmation.pic.twitter.com/08gftn1aee

          8 replies 166 retweets 108 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted john r stanton

          Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell surprisingly disagrees with Leahy, says put on the brakes:https://twitter.com/dcbigjohn/status/698646985658789888 …

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          john r stantonVerified account @dcbigjohn
          “this vacancy should not be filled until we have a new President.” - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
          6 replies 22 retweets 8 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The Senate Is Very Unlikely To Confirm A Scalia Replacement This Year: http://www.buzzfeed.com/johnstanton/the-senate-is-very-unlikely-to-confirm-a-scalia-replacement?utm_term=.ltBPRz02rw … from @dcbigjohn & @tparti

          19 replies 67 retweets 55 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Justice Scalia's last two opinions, issued on Jan. 25, were both dissents. FERC: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-840-%20new_o75q.pdf … Mongtomery: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-280_3204.pdf …

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        1. America Elects‏ @America_Elects 13 Feb 2016
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          @chrisgeidner @marincogan the decision of the lower court is upheld but no precedent is set

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        1. Dave Biscella‏ @DaveBiscella 13 Feb 2016
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          @chrisgeidner easy solution = twitter poll.

          0 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
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        1. Calvin‏Verified account @calvinstowell 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          @chrisgeidner do you love your gay fans?

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        2. Farhad Manjoo‏Verified account @fmanjoo 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          @chrisgeidner right; if he made his vote clear on a case but it wasn't published, does it count?

          3 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
        3. Chris‏ @cschroeck 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @fmanjoo

          @fmanjoo @chrisgeidner pretty sure he can't make postmortem rulings, regardless of how clear he was. He's no longer a justice.

          0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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        1. Robert Marchini‏ @rhcm123 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          .@chrisgeidner @MaxZL it de facto upholds the lower court decision

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        1. Lady Patriot‏ @lynn_weiser 13 Feb 2016
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          @chrisgeidner @jstone_janice Supposedly, the matter reverts back to the lower court decision.

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        1. Higher Ground‏ @Delphi_Kid 13 Feb 2016
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          @chrisgeidner @BuzzFeed Like a Cruz citizenship challenge?

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        1. Roslyn Metchis‏ @Roslynbooks 13 Feb 2016
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          @chrisgeidner @RedwoodGirl There is nothing to decide. It just stays with the lower court decision.

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        1.  🎸Wayne Harrison 🎸‏ @wayneh0813 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          @chrisgeidner @marincogan Good point, hadn't thought about that. #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #SupremeCourtVacancy

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        1. Matthew Feldman‏ @Feldie 13 Feb 2016
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          @chrisgeidner Doesn't a tie automatically affirm the lower court ruling?

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