Supreme Court question

[sigmachris]

Why is John Roberts the Chief Justice yet he is the newest judge on the court?

 

[jackri]

As far as I know thats the spot that was open when he was appointed.

 

[reefraff]

It is up to the president when an opening for the Chief Justice comes up. He can nominate a sitting justice and then someone to take that person's spot on the court or as in Bushes case just nominate a new chief.

 

[sigmachris]

Originally Posted by reefraff
http:///forum/post/2920044
It is up to the president when an opening for the Chief Justice comes up. He can nominate a sitting justice and then someone to take that person's spot on the court or as in Bushes case just nominate a new chief.
Thanks

 

[stdreb27]

He isn't the newest judge, Alito is. But yeah, the president appointed him to that open seat when Rehnquist resigned.

 

[coral head]

Originally Posted by stdreb27
http:///forum/post/2920242
He isn't the newest judge, Alito is. But yeah, the president appointed him to that open seat when Rehnquist resigned.
Additional Info:
The senate must confirm the President's nomination. It is not the sole decision of the President.

 

[stdreb27]

Originally Posted by Coral Head
http:///forum/post/2920538
Additional Info:
The senate must confirm the President's nomination. It is not the sole decision of the President.
well, yeah, but they don't sit there and tell the pres who to send their way. Well, they tried.