when it comes to Voting Rights.

but, i do think he will at least listen to other arguments rather than reflexively voting the (R) party line. He also spoke out against Merrick Garland not even being given a vote, though that was about as effective as spitting into the wind.

but helped to kill the mandatory Medicaid expansion.

several years ago. The book looks at the Supreme Court over the first seven years of the Burger court and is an interesting read on how the SC operates behind the scenes. Historically, the SC preferred to create smaller, incremental changes which produced more stability in the court system. With the shift in the court to a more rabid Conservative basis this could be why Roberts might shift more to the moderate side. In the back of his mind, as the Chief Justice, he probably is always aware of how will history view the SC and how does it maintain its credibility.

He has made exactly one significant mitigating ruling (ACA's constitutionality) that has shown any willingness to want to help the population. He is not Hugo Black. He is not (yet, anyway) a defender of the people of the country he professes to serve.

Some parts, which he ruled against, were struck down. Take the mandatory Medicaid Expansion as an example.

He seems to get a lot of kudos for calling a tax a tax.

He hasn't really done much of a memorable job as yet, and Citizens United did a LOT of permanent damage to us.

Same state as Pence. I don't trust him at all.

No trust at all in John Roberts from me.. He fucked up Obama's swearing in, I think because Obama voted against his nomination. Now, that may sound ridiculous and probably is, but he had one job and fucked it up in front of the world.

appointments sometimes changes folks for the good.

Love him or hate him, I always thought Roberts a very bright man. He has a hint of old time conservatism,
a status quo silence on some issues. In press interviews he has stated how he dislikes the politicizing of the
courts, the aftermath of Bush v. Gore. So that he would seek balance in some cases, and recognize that
not everyone agrees with conservatism should be no surprise. I think him a principled conservative, but
not an ideologue. There is a difference.

Corporate Judge through and through. Two words: Citizen's United.

That was the most destructive, corrupting ruling since Dred Scott, in terms of undermining Democracy.

That rabid stare of his ain't for nothing!

would be very welcome news

I am curious how will he rule in religious freedom cases, like that bakery case from coloroda or any abortion related rulings. During his confirmation, he said that row v wade was a settled law. I think that as a chief justice he feels more responsible that other conservative justices and at least takes precedents into consideration.

some years back. There was speculation on his health.

His legacy and place in history. He has to separate himself from the other conservatives, and wields more power and influence as a potential swing vote.