It's really is so stupid of them. And he never falls into their trap. Of course I have no training in the law, so much of what Roberts says is very arcane to me, yet he always brings it back to a central point I can understand. It's just a pleasure to see someone display such a fine intellect. And no notes! For hours and hours. It's a thing of beauty.
His handling of Schumer was a thing of beauty. The funny comeback with the named movies was the appetizer. The real zinger was what Roberts said next:
"And the great danger, of course, that I believe every one of the justices has been vigilant to safeguard against is turning this into a bargaining process.
It is not a process under which senators get to say, "I want you to rule this way, this way and this way. And if you tell me you'll rule this way, this way and this way, I'll vote for you."
That's not a bargaining process.
Judges are not politicians. They cannot promise to do certain things in exchange for votes.
And if you go back and look at the transcripts, Senator, I would just respectfully disagree. I think I have been more forthcoming than any of the other nominees. Other nominees have not been willing to tell you whether they thought Marbury v. Madison was correctly decided. They took a very strict approach. "
Roberts immediately turned the table on Schumer. Unfortunately I doubt the MSM caught the filleting of Schumer
They know they have all day to pound him... They have more up their sleeves...trust me. Were they easing back in order to get this lone day to attack.
Amen ............. I just pray that his supreme ability to explain his positions and reactions are equal to his high level of conservatism in his decisions on the court.
I'm nearly sure they will be!