This afternoon, the Florida Supreme Court began hearing arguments that have the power to determine who will be the next president of the United States. Democratic petitioners argued that the hand recount of votes for president in Broward and Palm Beach Counties should continue and be counted toward the state total. Republican respondents argued just the opposite. NPR's Melissa Block had a front row seat for the proceedings and talks to us about the arguments and atmosphere inside the courtroom.
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