I recalled Roberts’ confirmation hearing and made this same observation yesterday. During his hearing many marveled at how he talked and on and said little, and always seemed so slick and clever. It seems he is too slick and too clever by half, and those characteristics seem to be too much a part of him.
Some just enjoy being clever, and that’s not necessary a healthy thing, especially not for a judge of any sort.
I got worried when he muffed the inaugural swearing in.
I’m not even a lawyer and I bet I could say it from memory.