It's hard to imagine a choice more similar to Chief Justice Rehnquist than John Roberts. They both love the law and they both are among a handful of the most intellectually accomplished legal minds.

It is quite clear that there are three dominant chief justices of American history, and they are John Marshall, Earl Warren, and William H. Rehnquist, ... I think that there's just no question that he's of enormous historical importance.

They need a win. With the exception of [the confirmation of Chief Justice John G.] Roberts, they haven't had a break all year. Just pulling off one of these would slow down the snowball a little.

It will be an extraordinary moment in the first confidential conference when a legendary figure like William Rehnquist is replaced at the head of the table by someone so junior. But John Roberts is one of the few people who would be up to that challenge.

one of the three most important chief justices in history.

I am angry - mad - at the Chief Justice, John Roberts.