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I have NEVER understood how one can go from a lesser judicial appointment straight to Chief Justice of the SCOTUS.

Experience on the SCOTUS should precede such appointment & confirmation.

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have NEVER understood how one can go from a lesser judicial appointment straight to Chief Justice of the SCOTUS.

Experience on the SCOTUS should precede such appointment & confirmation.

I agree, and if the other side is blackmailing him, and someone on the right side could find out the dirt, he would be toast and that forced fake smile would turn into a crying baby face. Hope it can happen.