There is no provision for a Demotion of the Chief Justice. In fact, very few Associate Justices have ever been nominated for the position of Chief Justice.
Chief Justices are nominated by a president and confirmed by the senate for a lifetime appointment.
They are not superior in any way to Associate Justices. They are not a Boss/Suervisor etc...it is mainly a ceremonial title.
The Chief Justice represents the court. Is a spokesman for the court but, has no authority over the other justices.
A chief justice or any justice can only be removed if tried and judged to be guilty of extremely grave misconduct such as Treason, Subversion, etc...otherwise we are stuck with them until the day they die.
So, thanks to the idiot W, you know, the guy that publicly stated that Bill “The Zipper” Clinton is my Brother from Another Mother” we are stuck with Roberts.
God save us!
Nice post. It made me smile. One of the few things I can say about Justice Roberts comments.