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Antonin Scalia, his legacy in law and politics.

Hello again, I'm Oran Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International,

a daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

The late Justice Antonin Scalia relished the use of vivid language and fiery debates about the Constitution,

politics, and social issues.

Republicans and Democrats got right to it almost immediately after his sudden death was

announced on Saturday.

The unexpected vacancy leaves the court divided evenly between the left and the right, should

it be filled by President Obama or by his successor.

With nine months left in the bitter race for the White House, abortion, voting rights, affirmative action, and immigration, all are issues that could be left hanging.

Today's talking point, a real life Romeo and Juliet in Afghanistan.

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Hello again, Warmin Alney, back with To the Point.

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