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How Would Roberts Impact High Court’s Dynamics?


— July 23, 2005

If John Roberts Jr. is confirmed to replace Sandra Day O’Connor, what will happen to the alliances and personal relationships on the Supreme Court? Mastering the Court’s internal dynamics is a formidable challenge for any new justice, but would be especially daunting for Roberts, who would replace the fulcrum justice of a Court that has been unchanged for 11 years. But Roberts commands its immediate respect, based on his record: 25 wins out of 39 cases argued.

Details here from Tony Mauro of Legal Times via Law.com.



If John Roberts Jr. is confirmed to replace Sandra Day O’Connor, what will happen to the alliances and personal relationships on the Supreme Court? Mastering the Court’s internal dynamics is a formidable challenge for any new justice, but would be especially daunting for Roberts, who would replace the fulcrum justice of a Court that has been unchanged for 11 years. But Roberts commands its immediate respect, based on his record: 25 wins out of 39 cases argued.

Details here from Tony Mauro of Legal Times via Law.com.


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