From the little that I read, I would agree with you. The plaintiffs’ attorneys under-performed, and did not use the best arguments. Frankly, I don’t think they care because they did not act like it. Let’s hope their briefs are better than their oral arguments and at least one of the three (Cave-in-naugh, ACB, and snake Roberts) are persuaded.
Because it is well-known that party-loyalist Kagan, leftist Souter and the wise Latina are going to do whatever the demonkkkraps’ and major media’s position is, attorney needs to be very pointed and short in responding. Nothing attorney says will convince them. And Attorney’s oral argument time is limited. When the wise latina started spouting false facts, all a PREPARED attorney would have to say is “With all due respect Mdm Justice, that isn’t in the record.” and then move on. It never ceases to amaze me how many attorneys do not know their case.
Keep in mind that oral arguments are a total waste of time. CLARENCE Thomas outlined this in his autobiography when he explained why he rarely ever asks questions during these oral arguments. Basically, he said U.S. Supreme Court cases have so many legal briefs entered that there’s no reason to ask any questions at all. Every argument has been laid out and litigated endlessly before the oral arguments are held.