BIOGRAPHY - "The Chief: The Life and Turbulent Times of Chief Justice John Roberts"

COMMENT:  Political conservatism is NOT the same as judicial conservatism.

"The critical role of ‘guarded’ Chief Justice John Roberts" PBS NewsHour 3/27/2019

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SUMMARY:  With the country feeling deeply polarized and a Supreme Court that has moved to the right under President Trump, the role of Chief Justice John Roberts is attracting increased interest and scrutiny, including in "The Chief," a new book by Joan Biskupic.  Judy Woodruff talks to Biskupic about the pivotal justice's “guarded” personality, drive to achieve and hallmark judicial decisions.