Chris Hayes on Justice Roberts...

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[napi21]

1. Maybe I'm just dumb, but I believe Roberts WANTS to stay out of politics as much as possible.

Even on the court, he tries to keep the appearance of impartiality. Remember he arhued with DT that we do NOT have Dem & Rep judges, we have Justices on the court!

[Peregrine Took]

2. Mr. Peepers n/t

[UniteFightBack]

7. That's exactly right..the 'appearance' of impartiality...when he's really not. This is all

orchestrated.

[Hassler]

3. Roberts is a corporate shill and a political hack in robes. Nothing more.

[Golden Raisin]

4. Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

A Republican appointed by a Republican ("W" at that!)

[DeminPennswoods]

5. I think that's an overreaction

Roberts' rationale for not being a deciding vote was based on the two votes CJ Chase made for adjournment and some other administrative issue, not on substantive issues.

Remember, the Supreme Court has cases involving executive privilege and seperation of powers that will be coming before it. He can't allow himself to be painted as partisan by one party or the other or possibly be in the position where he might have to recuse himself from participating. Remaining strictly neutral is the right call in this case.

[Volaris]

6. Or, they were legit terrified that he would do the right thing n was out of their control.

So Yertle made damn sure not to have to ask him to be A Good Man.

I give Chris the benefit of the doubt, tho.