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The Chief
An incisive biography of the Supreme Court's enigmatic Chief Justice, taking us inside the momentous legal decisions of his tenure so far.
John Roberts was named to the Supreme Court in 2005 claiming he would act as a neutral umpire in deciding cases. His critics argue he has been anything but, pointing to his conservative victories on voting rights and campaign finance. Yet he broke from orthodoxy in his decision to preserve Obamacare. How are we to understand the motives of the most powerful judge in the land?
In The Chief, award-winning journalist Joan Biskupic contends that Roberts is torn between two, often divergent, priorities: to carry out a conservative agenda, and to protect the Court's image and his place in history. Biskupic shows how Roberts's dual commitments have fostered distrust among his colleagues, with major consequences for the law. Trenchant and authoritative, The Chief reveals the making of a justice and the drama on this nation's highest court.
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Reviews
I found your insight into Chief Justice Roberts's reasoning great. However, it's up to Chief Justice Roberts himself whether he wants his legacy to be more in line with Chief Justice Marshall or Taney.
By Natacha Fontaine
In an age where the third branch is more powerful than ever, “The Chief” provide invaluable insights into how Chief Justice John Roberts will rule on the issues of the day. This book is essentially like getting the answers to a future test.
By AJB0611