Opinions on cases ranges from immigration to abortion, she was a hero to millions of americans and not only was she an enormously popular figure in the legal world, but she ended up becoming a popular figure in the Popular Culture as well. There were childrens books, a feature film, and documentaries about her storied career. She was indeed a larger than life figure. Given how poll laterized things are these days in washington its probably hard for a lot of you to fathom that one of her best friends was Justice Scalia. Ginsberg believed in the constitution more of as a living document. But their friendship endured. I was listening to him and disagreeing with a good part of what he said. But as he said it, in an absolutely captivating way. We should leave it at that. A great point. We agree on a whole lot of stuff. We do. Ruth is bad only on the knee jerk stuff. In fact, it was way back in 1987 that i first met Ruth Bader Ginsberg and her late husband marty, a wonderful person, at their
What are you going to do about it . Jedediah i missed the memo. I got heat when i had the tie on. I said listen, i have to go give them competition every now and again. Will i wasnt going to say anything t was a good look. Jedediah thank you. Will busy time in the country to shutdowns in the economy. To now the nomination of a new Supreme Court justice. There is so much. Thousands of people are packing the Supreme Court steps to honor Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. Pete inside the justices bench chair draped in black. Jedediah Lucas Tomlinson joins us as the fight to fill her seat grows. What is the latest . Reporter all is quiet at the Supreme Court. Across at the capitol theyre gearing up for a fit to replace Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg. Lindsey graham wants someone to replace as fast as possible. Senator Chuck Schumer says not so fast. He wants to wait until after the election. This photo shows Justice Ginsburgs chair draped in black. Thousands showed up to. Senator Elizabeth Warren l
Us this morning. We are live from msnbc headquarters in new york. Taking a live look atlas vegas this morning. 3 00 a. M. Allegiance stadium, will get the dust off. The raiders will be playing the saints,ep onning day. Start of a new day here. And it does look gorgeous at 3 00 in the morning. It is like as lively at 3 00 in the morning or noon at 7 00. That is true. Begin with the battle lines drawn over the Supreme Court seat now vacant with the death of ruth bad de bader ginsburg. To others, tom tillis and Lindsay Graham said they would likely support a trump nominee. Some of the larger ones in california, new york uand wish wash d. C. One world trade center, lit in blue, the color of justice, and Justice Ginsburgs favorite color. One day after Justice Ginsburgs passing. The senator ultimately to move as quickly as they can to try to fill the justices seat. The president said he would hand thing its over to mitch, meaning mitch mcconnell. And at the rally in north carolina, he has de
Pancreatic cancer. She was 87 years old and despite her long bout with several different forms of cancer and all the complications, she seemed to many indestructible. Last night she appeared at the National Constitution center where she was honored. In the coming hours, well talk to the people who knew her best and look at her remarkable legacy before she got to the Supreme Court and after. And whether the president will try to fill her position with the election fast approaching. Joining us right now by phone, cnn chief political analyst geor Gloria Borger and Jeffrey Toobin and on the phone, dr. Sanjay gupta. Jeff toobin, lets start with you. First of all, just, i know you were speaking to erin earlier but for the viewers just joining us, just talk about Justice Ginsburg. Jeff toobin, can you hear me . We dont have toobin. Lets check in with sanjay gupta just to talk about the medical aspect on this. Sanjay, pancreatic cancer is obviously an extremely difficult form. She has been thr
Sgljts sgljtsds. President vowing to bring over the president nominates to the floor. And just an hour from now, the v Vice President , former Vice President will stake to the stage in philadelphia to give his remarks on the Supreme Court vacancy. And then just moments ago, a key republican senator weighing in on a possible nomination to replace Justice Ruth Bader ginsburg before election day. Our correspondents are standing by with all these developments. Lets begin with cnns lauren fox on capitol hill. Lauren, democrats may have an ally in Lisa Murkowski. Both she and Susan Collins saying they are against taking of a Supreme Court nominee before the election if two more republican senators also oppose, then the president s pick could be in jeopardy. Elaborate. Thats right. Democrats have two allies right now. You named them. Senator Susan Collins in the state of maine. And now just moments ago Lisa Murkowski a fiercely independent republican from the state of alaska who has crossed p