It was quite a day for President Obama, and for Chief Justice John Roberts. There has been some speculation about the relationship between the President and Justice Roberts, beginning in 2005 when Roberts was up for confirmation to the Supreme Court. Watch the clip below of then-Senator Obama explaining why he would vote against the confirmation, citing his concern about Roberts' "political philosophy."
But Obama went on to say, "I hope that I am wrong. I hope that this reticence on my part proves unjustified and that Judge Roberts will show himself to not only be an outstanding legal thinker but also someone who upholds the Court's historic role as a check on the majoritarian impulses of the executive branch and the legislative branch." Now, nearly seven years later, Roberts came to the President's rescue during one of the most critical moments of his term.
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Whatever b.s Roberts was able to put aside to come to his decision regardless of partisan "responsibilities", I'd like to see serve in some way as a guide for Republicans in the House and Senate to do the same and maybe reignite that dead dream of "bipartisanship". But given how the Eric Holder vote went today, that's probably a fat chance in hell.
At least it's a little face saved of the SC; still not enough for their disastrous decision regarding super PACs and that ilk, but they're getting there again after what feels like an eon.
did roberts even know who the junior senator was or did he even care about someones no vote? clearly the no vote didn't carry any weight or have any real affect just like both of their careers except for the obvious personal gain.