It seems that Ted Cruz was best buds with John Roberts, but that seems to have changed.
Maybe he already has been told what the result would be and that is why Ted isn’t asking.
http://www.businessinsider.com/ted-cruz-is-bashing-john-roberts-after-years-of-praising-him-2015-6
Many here on FR were also very happy that Roberts was appointed. His judicial record was pristine and we were all betrayed by the healthcare tax.