Consider this: John Roberts's nomination for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court is confirmed by the Senate. Chief Justice William Rehnquist steps down. Then, Bush elevates Roberts to Chief.

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John Roberts' Rule: Reach for the Top

Many on the right see a soul-mate in Roberts. The left is making its judgment that Roberts is indeed everything the right thinks he is and, as such, opposes him.

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Eight Days in July

Mr. Bush's nomination of John Roberts for the Supreme Court was one of the hastiest, most abrupt court announcements in memory, and the White House intended it to change the subject in Washington. But, to do that, the president would have had to nominate Bill Clinton.

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Roberts Listed in Federalist Society Leadership Directory

Supreme Court nominee John G. Roberts Jr. has repeatedly said that he has no memory of belonging to the Federalist Society, but his name appears in the influential, conservative legal organization's 1997-1998 leadership directory.

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