His agenda is in enough trouble as it is. He doesn't need a war over this, especially when it isn't necessary. Thomas and Scalia are on the bench, they're staying on the bench. Being Chief Justice doesn't enhance or detract from their ability to influence decisions. Put Roberts in as Chief Justice, appoint an Associate Lustice, and get on with things.
The lady on Fox and Friends is explaining all this well. She is really attacking the partisonship of the Senate.
Agreed. He may have done things differently pre-Katrina- no way of knowing- but at this point this is a sensible decision. We are in the midst of crisis- while the left plays politics- we need to focus on solutions.