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John Roberts serait-il devenu juge en chef s'il avait été confirmé à la Cour du circuit de D.C. en 1992 ?
Roberts suspects that if he was confirmed to the D.C. Circuit at the age of 37, he probably "wouldn't have ended up" as Chief Justice
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Reason (United States) | Mar 18, 2026
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Roberts' confirmation to the D.C. Circuit in 1992 would have likely paved the way for him to influence the judiciary at a younger age.
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The idea that Roberts wouldn't be Chief Justice if confirmed in 1992 undermines the importance of experience and timing in judicial appointments.
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If Roberts had been confirmed earlier, the Supreme Court may have seen different ideological shifts based on his perspectives as a younger judge.
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Focusing on hypotheticals about Roberts' career distracts from the current challenges and decisions facing the Supreme Court today.
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Roberts’ speculation highlights the unpredictable nature of judicial careers, emphasizing how timing can alter one’s professional trajectory.
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