Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Death Raises Stakes In 2020 Election

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death has led to a battle to fill her vacant seat. President Trump has said he will choose a candidate to fill it, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is gathering votes to confirm that nominee. But Democrats are vying to keep the seat empty until after the election.

Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley speaks with NPR’s Domenico Montanaro about what this means for the election in 43 days.

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