“I wonder what kind of pressure Roberts was under, and from whom.”
That’s what I’ve been asking all morning - there are three possible scenarios:
1) Threats to his family (he does have young children, I believe)
2) Blackmail - go read John Grisham’s The Firm - I think it happens in DC all the time!
3) Huge deposit to a offshore account - this is the least likely option as it would be easily traceable and I don’t think Roberts would be swayed by money alone.
I said three years ago there was a problem with the swearing-in and Roberts was “persuaded” to re-do it in secret in order to protect Bambi’s past. This just confirms to me that they have a hold on Roberts and he will do their bidding when ordered to do so!
Maybe there is personal dirt that was not aired during the confirmation. I think Rush knows but is not at liberty to say.