For a divided country. Sets up an epic battle for a successor and strikes at the heart of this already chaotic president ial campaign. Well hear from the candidates this morning, break down what his death means for the court and the country. We begin with pierre thomas. Good morning. Reporter good norng, george. Flags here at the Supreme Court and across the nation at half staff as the court mourns the loss of Justice Scalia. His death had has enormous legal and political ramifications. He apparently died in his sleep on a quail hunting trip. His body was discovered after he failed the appear for a breakfast gathering. U. S. Marshals came to the scene. Law enforcement Officials Say there appears to be no foul play. The longest serving justice on the court, he was appointed by ronald ragen in 1986. An astute legal mind, he became a champion of conservative president obama called scalias son to offer condolences and interrupted a trip to california to address the nation. He influenced a