It should have been figured out the day Obama had his friendly meeting with SC justices in Robert’s chambers. I believe this was when the ‘birther’ issue was just going public. FR has a photo of this pals meeting. I have a saved print. The striking feature of the photo is Obama’s seeming to be in control.
Good observation. Almost certainly that was O's intent; the fact he was in chambers at all demonstrates he was in control.
Casually draping one's self on the C.J.'s chair is about as respectful as sitting on his desk while in conversation.
It was an arrogant victory lap for O.