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By Marshall Manson Posted in Roberts — Comments () / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

Specter just asked about Roberts' ability to bring together coalitions of justices and reduce the instances of proliferate opinions and worthless dicta. This, to me, is one of the most important opportunities for Judge Roberts. And it's also one of his best assets. I believe he will be able to bring the Court together in a way not seen since Justice Brennan or Chief Justice Warren. I believe he will move the court. And this will be his legacy.

UPDATE: Oh, for heaven's sake... I wasn't saying that Roberts views on the issues or the Constitution would be like Warren's. But history certainly makes it clear that Warren was a talented and able chief who was able to persuade people to join or his position. Brennan was famous for the same thing. But I'm not saying Roberts shares Brennan's views either. I'm fine with a vigorous back and forth here, but please don't distort what I'm writing.

Update III: Matt in #18 has me exactly right. And apologize that I am writing so quickly. I believe -- strongly -- that Justice Roberts will be the kind of persuasive justice that can move the Court decidely in the direction that conservatives prefer. Indeed, I have predicted to friends that with Roberts making the case to his colleagues as Chief, we might see Justices Kennedy, Breyer and Souter drifting more to the right (from their currently liberal positions) under his leadership.