this is all nonsense. Justice Thomas in no way can become Chief Justice. If roberts resigns, the seat would be a new nominee. Its not chosen from within existing scotus ranks.
5 of the 17 Chief Justices were previously associate justices. The last one to be promoted to Chief while sitting as associate was William H. Rehnquist.
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21013314? ago
this is all nonsense. Justice Thomas in no way can become Chief Justice. If roberts resigns, the seat would be a new nominee. Its not chosen from within existing scotus ranks.
21013464? ago
Doesn't POTUS designate the Chief Justice when filling the vacancy? Seems to me that's how Roberts became CJ.
21013590? ago
correct. It has never been an associate justice.
21014919? ago
False.
5 of the 17 Chief Justices were previously associate justices. The last one to be promoted to Chief while sitting as associate was William H. Rehnquist.
21015472? ago
Til.
Thanks.