Outside of the Supreme Court, a partisan battle is being waged over the nomination of Justice Scalia’s successor, with Senate Republicans attempting to block a nomination until after President Obama leaves office. The refusal to consider a Supreme Court nominee could increase the scrutiny placed on Republican incumbents in the 2016 Senate race, potentially affecting the Senate election results. The dispute may also stall the confirmation of White House nominees Hester Peirce and Lisa Fairfax to the Securities and Exchange Commission, causing the SEC to continue operating with only three members.
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