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Originally posted by Visionary22
I recall seeing on the news that usually when the Chief Justice position becomes available, rarely does the job go to an already sitting justice. I believe most Presidents go out of their way to nominate a new, YOUNGER, candidate who will be able to set the tone and lead the court for a long time.
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Okay, due to my ignorance of this aspect of our government, I was thinking that this Roberts nomination was unusual, esp w/ Dubya doing the nominating. I guess that it doesn't make sense NOT to promote from within...?
