Obama to announce Supreme Court pick, setting off battle with Senate

Posted on AllSides March 16, 2016

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President Barack Obama plans to announce his nominee for the Supreme Court in a Rose Garden event at 11 a.m. Wednesday, formally setting off a fierce confirmation battle with Senate Republicans.

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