[colorado tanker]

Chief Justice is a separate office and is appointed by the President. Roberts replaced C.J. Rehnquist, for whom he clerked.

Many state S.C.'s have a system where the Justices elect their Chief, but not the USSC.

[chiller]

Thanks for the clarification.....I was having fantasies of DjT appointing a new CJ...or rearranging chairs at least.

Fortune is with us, though, as it appears we can neuter Roberts who —by the way— NEVER SMILES ! He smirks....in every photo.

The SC will be something to marvel in coming years.