I think Sam Alito has outshined John Roberts. He has not dodged questions like Roberts did. He has been totally forthcoming. I think Bush should have nominated him for Chief Justice. It's said he is the most experienced jurist to be nominated to the SCOTUS in 70 years.
I agree with you. And I say that as somebody who thinks all federal judges should be required to answer every question asked on cases already decided. Alito is very, very good and very, very principled. No back down, he is what he is. He may or may not know it but from where I sit he is a man's man.