Even on the Supreme Court, the new person gets the jobs no one else wants

McClatchy DC ^ | April 9, 2017 | Robert Barnes, The Washington Post

[japaneseghost]

bump - interesting

[jy8z]

Your explanation of NBC is the most succinct I have read.

Thanks.

[mywholebodyisaweapon]

Amen to both.

[Rik0Shay]

The confirmation process for Chief Justice is the same as a confirmation for any Justice. Usual practice is to use the Newly appointed Justice for the Chief Justice to avoid a separate confirmation process. He is nominated to be the Chief Chief Justice.

[fightu4it]

Should I nudge her, or should I check her for a pulse?

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[litehaus]

“Cafeteria committee? Why not? The court itself is a committee. What other sorts of committees might they have?”

Brings to mind an oldie—
For God so loved the world, HE did not send a committee

[Albion Wilde]

I read once that when someone knocks on the door when all the justices are in a conference room, the newest Justice is the one who has to answer it.