Yup, everything is proceeding "according to plan", the question is what plan? ;-)
I think this is great! I would have never imagined an 'unknown' could become chief justice. He is so squeaky clean they cannot mount any meaningful opposition. Appears our President has done his homework!
On another thread, there are reports of 'signals' already sent by Republicans that they will seek to expose the Dems' internal memos regarding any strategies to derail the next nominee. It is a great tactic, and sends a clear shot across the bow.