[ken5050]

It occurs to me that since Roberts once clerked for Rehnquist, the CJ would derive great pleasure in serving on the SC for a short while with his protege..So perhaps the CJ had an inkling, "or more", that Roberts was on the short list, and that's why he has delayed his retirement..

[Cincinatus' Wife]

I found that an interesting fact too.

[Miss Marple]

I think you are right about Rehnquist. From all accounts, he thought highly of Roberts. I think Rehquist will retire at the end of the next session (he doesn't want to leave the court mid-session, leaving it evenly split.)

I hope his health will allow him to make it.