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Wow, K&R! nt PunkinPi Jun 2020 #1
That is heartening BumRushDaShow Jun 2020 #2
Something is going on with Roberts. He agreed with the Texas abortion ruling, which was.... SKKY Jun 2020 #3
My opinion of Roberts... Lobo27 Jun 2020 #4
Probably. And I think as Chief Justice he values the public opinion on the Supreme Court... SKKY Jun 2020 #6
I think Roberts is worried that the Court could appear to be an extension of the Republican Party. Lonestarblue Jun 2020 #11
Lobo27.... I agree with you... Upthevibe Jun 2020 #21
Here's Brian Fallon's theory and I tend to agree... PunkinPi Jun 2020 #7
McConnell and the GOP homegirl Jun 2020 #28
That's only for when democrats are in the WH. nt PunkinPi Jun 2020 #29
I believe the argument was made specific to the last year of a President's 2nd term mr_lebowski Jun 2020 #31
He stated his reason was that the law was already litigated in the Texas case. Coventina Jun 2020 #8
When he was nominated he indicated he would honor stare decisis still_one Jun 2020 #12
Fascinating! A conservative who follows through? Coventina Jun 2020 #13
+++ still_one Jun 2020 #14
Does he have a daughter or granddaughter of child bearing age? CTyankee Jun 2020 #22
IIRC (so I certainly wouldn't swear to it in court, haha!) Coventina Jun 2020 #32
He might have had a personal experience with a girlfriend, sister, friend (even his own mother) CTyankee Jun 2020 #38
Oh yes, for sure. My mother was pregnant with me before marriage. It was a scandal!! Coventina Jun 2020 #39
Oh, my memory is shot but I excuse myself for being old. I thought my memory would improve CTyankee Jun 2020 #41
He has a boy and a girl.. Princess Turandot Jun 2020 #42
But look who didn't... Grins Jun 2020 #30
No surprise from coming from a liar still_one Jun 2020 #36
To me here is the important input from Roberts. usaf-vet Jun 2020 #17
Roberts is intriguing. Tom Traubert Jun 2020 #25
Welcome to DU Tom Traubert. BComplex Jun 2020 #33
Welcome to DU, Tom. Hope you got over those blues. Midnight Writer Jun 2020 #37
I think Roberts bucolic_frolic Jun 2020 #26
I believe he felt the decision had been made with the Texas ruling. whopis01 Jun 2020 #40
His changed started before Trump but has accelerated Polybius Jun 2020 #43
Fantastic! sinkingfeeling Jun 2020 #5
Roberts sat and heard all the impeachment evidence. I wonder if, seeing how corrupt steventh Jun 2020 #9
It's hard to believe this took six years to reach the Supreme Court for a decision. Maribelle Jun 2020 #10
@SenatorCollins said that Brett Kavanaugh would "follow precedent" but he did NOT! riversedge Jun 2020 #15
I'm sure she's "concerned" about that. durablend Jun 2020 #19
Susan Collins is batting 1000 at being wrong about everything she considers. BComplex Jun 2020 #34
Poor thing. She must be beside herself with concern... SKKY Jun 2020 #46
jim jordan is having a sad........ riversedge Jun 2020 #16
Wake me up when Jim Jordan DeminPennswoods Jun 2020 #18
"What's next, Chief Justice Roberts?" jcgoldie Jun 2020 #45
more than just precedent AlexSFCA Jun 2020 #20
The ruling is good news, of course, but... J_William_Ryan Jun 2020 #23
If not for McConnell we'd have a different court. We moonscape Jun 2020 #27
I'M SO GLAD YOU BROUGHT THAT UP! That is what democrats don't shout to the rooftops BComplex Jun 2020 #35
Wonderful! mvd Jun 2020 #24
I might not always agree with Roberts, but he is definitely qualified to be Chief Justice Polybius Jun 2020 #44
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