Rigali never liked Braxton. Nobody here liked Braxton and we were really happy when he was shipped off. He probably was elevated because he was one of the few who had the degree at the time.
Seriously, Belleville isn't St. Louis and both sides of the river will tell you that. Braxton likes the trappings of bishop too much and that is going to get him into big trouble in Belleville.
The bishop "over the water"? ;-)