“I don’t believe for a second anyone is blackmailing John Roberts. The fact is he’s a self-important asshole who isn’t very conservative.”
I completely agree. Roberts made clear a long time ago that he wants SCOTUS to be perceived as fair and non-partisan.
I think his decisions are made based on the win/loss record of the libs, and of the conservatives.
I believe he keeps track all the time. His biggest priority is to make sure the winning % for each team is close to .500 every year. He has few, if any, core convictions that run deep...at least that’s the way he comes across.
I think Roberts will always vote the way the Deep State would vote. Unfortunately, we’ve reached a point in our country where the Deep State is almost always matching up with the progressive Left (ie. the Communists).