[Secret Agent Man]

Think about it

Its 5-4 wihout him,

Gonna pass either way

Makes no difference, so he can vote how he thinks he appears to look the best

In most cases “looking the best” is not voting with the liberal punts

But know his vote has nothing to do with what is right

[alternatives?]

Also by voting yes, he is more apt to persuade one of the five. A no vote and they would have ignored him.

[Petrosius]

Think about it

Its 5-4 wihout him,

Gonna pass either way

Makes no difference, so he can vote how he thinks he appears to look the best

In most cases “looking the best” is not voting with the liberal punts

But know his vote has nothing to do with what is right

It is more than looking the best. In the final decision, if he votes with the majority, he gets to pick who writes the opinion. If he votes with the minority in a 5-4 decision, the ranking member of the majority gets to pick who writes the opinion. In cases like this the wording of the opinion can be just as important as who wins.

[pierrem15]

Roberts will vote to hear it, but will vote against doing anything.