Senior U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia found dead at West Texas ranch

My San Antonio ^ | Updated 3:53 pm, Saturday, February 13, 2016 | Gary Martin

[Pan_Yan]

Associate Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead of apparent natural causes Saturday on a luxury resort in West Texas, federal officials said.

Scalia, 79, was a guest at the Cibolo Creek Ranch, a resort in the Big Bend region south of Marfa. According to a report, Scalia arrived at the ranch on Friday and attended a private party with about 40 people. When he did not appear for breakfast, a person associated with the ranch went to his room and found a body.

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery said he was among those notified about Scalia's death.

"I was told it was this morning," Biery said of Scalia's death. "It happened on a ranch out near Marfa. As far as the details, I think it's pretty vague right now as to how," he said. "My reaction is it's really unfortunate with any death. And now, politically, in the presidential cycle we're in my educated guess is nothing will happen before the next president is elected."

[markomalley]

That will be the great test for our “Republican Senate.”

[Repeal 16-17]

What happens if there is a deadlocked case?

When the Court is deadlocked, the lower court's decision is "affirmed by an equally divided Court." This resolves the case, but hold no precedential value (i.e., does not affect later cases).

[matginzac]

McConnell just stated No Appointment until new prez in......yay!

[catfish1957]

Trump says lots of things lots of different ways. Here’s Trump calling Scalia a racist

I am as pro-Cruz as they come, and I ask you PLEEEEEZE..... THIS IS NOT THE TIME!!!!!!

[Foundahardheadedwoman]

I believe you are right.

[woofie]

RIP

[Mr Apple]

I am not the authority, just guessing that will happen.

OK, thank you.

[arthurus]

One term and one term only for any elected federal official.

[MEG33]

Amen to Gov Abbott’s statement.

[Freedom56v2]

Maybe his wife.

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Oh my

[builder]

McConnell just stated No Appointment until new prez in......yay!

Amen ! I hope he has the balls to stick to it. The pressure will be intense from The MSM ( ie Democrat party) The REPUBLICAN Senate needs to hold strong.

[catfish1957]

Gov. Abbott has been an outstanding so far. Very popular.

[Stentor]

Don't you CRUZ LUNATICS ever give it a rest

Cruzberger's syndrome; ceiling fan watching and repetitive hand washing followed by pseudo-biblical outbursts chanting "conservative, conservative". Kinda worrying.

[r_barton]

“McConnell: Vacancy should be, will be filled by next president...” from Drudgereport

[Roccus]

A Son of Xavier passes in review.

[MEG33]

Thank God...I am reeling at the thought of an Obama appointment.

[matginzac]

Oh boy! Flag at half staff in Sup Court....sniff....this stinks...

[RummyChick]

This could just be a negotiating tactic. They might bribe him.

RNC better get their act together. Think the public is mad now? Wait until RNC screws up the most crucial decision of their current lives. If the Turtle lets an appointment go through there will be hell to pay in November

[mkjessup]

rage much?
that was a really shameful attack, for no reason. You come across panicked

No panic at all. But when I see some puke like you using the death of a fine conservative Supreme Court justice to (as I said) score some political points, I'm gonna call you out on it. This thread is about the late Antonin Scalia, why not show some class and refrain from the cheap pot shots at ANY candidate?

And I stand by my post, you ARE a damn disgrace.

[Irish Eyes]

OMG! We are so screwed. OMG! we are so screwed.

Take I easy. We now just go to plan B. Mitch McConnell has the chance of a lifetime. Let's see if the Republican Senate has brass ones.