Full Panel: Chief Justice Roberts ‘does not have a team right now’

Laura Jarrett, Nina Totenberg, Joan Biskupic and Dahlia Lithwick join the Meet the Press roundtable to discuss the ethics scandals surrounding the Supreme Court, Chief Justice Roberts’ leadership of the Court and the growing calls for ethics rules.

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[stayinthefight]

I have always believe that the Supreme Court should be made of 9 justices 4 liberal, 4 conservative and 1 judge that leans neither way, but is truly independent. This would be the ideal "fair and balanced" court.

I've also believed that there was a time you could depend on Congress to truly be bipartisan when voting for judges. But because of the way politics has evolved, you can't anymore. Amy Comey Barrett got into the Court strictly on a partisan vote from Republicans.

No Dem agreed with her confirmation and its because of the way she was jammed through. Its incredulous that you need at least 60 votes in the Senate to get a bill passed through (which is a way to ensure that the minority party always has power) but you can get in a lifetime judge on a simple majority vote.😒

Regardless of what ANYONE says, Republicans violated the Constitution when they refused to even give Obama's pick, Garland a hearing.

Mitch McConnell and Republicans should NEVER be taken seriously again when they start railing on obeying the Constitution. Sorry GOP, but you don't get to selectively choose what parts of the Constitution you want to obey, demand be enforced or respect.

If Republicans really respected the Constitution they wouldn't have stolen a Supreme Court appointment from Obama. They did something that had never been done before in the history of the Senate. If the Supreme Court is broken as most people believe it is, then Republicans had a hand in breaking it it.

[karencurtis]

How do people who lie when asked about personal beliefs that are in contrast to what was current precedent, be trusted be honest and fair about other things??

[Captford]

As Americans, we need a court we can trust.

[RWROW]

Roberts' lack of moral courage is now showing in the worst possible way.

[jksd]

Sorry Ron, Justice Roberts is no moderate. Roe v Wade is gone thanks to him as well.

[MikeYoungeasytravel]

This high court has lost its legitimacy, and perhaps should be ignored!!!

[Timwhiterock]

Judges without ethics deciding ethical issues....

[Allindays]

We have to stop electing, both directly and indirectly, our representatives solely for partisan reasons.
The damage to the country is too high...

[Scarter]

If Roberts cared about the reputation, perception, and politics of the Court, then, back in 2011, when Thomas' corruption first came to light, Roberts would have acted, instead of covering up for him. Even now, Roberts could acknowledge the seriousness of the situation, instead of worrying about fencing around the building.

Also, Roberts is a part of the problem, via his wife's high paid interaction with legal firms.

[adamochs]

Supreme Court Justices should not be lifetime appointments!

[crowtrobotsvideochannel]

Yeah, as with all government officials, THEY investigate THEMSELVES..."Hey, we check and we found that we did nothing wrong!" Kinda like asking a drug dealer to put himself on trial - "I gave myself a fair trial and found myself to be not guilty!"

[jim]

Alito may be the most arrogant, self-important, self-righteous jerk on the court.

[kathyweis]

Just like Keven...Roberts has no power, no control.

[guillermo]

There is no honor among thieves. The justices of scotus are as criminal as any politician in D.C.

[BillSias-opxw]

Add 4 more Justices and impeach Thomas.

[ruthdepew]

This was the best Meet The Press panel I have watched in years. Usually Todd assembles a corp of 20th Century fossils yammering nonsense from a bygone era. Today, they actually had something to say apropos of the present. Congratulations.

[ljules]

we can thank Mitch McConnell and trump for this mess

[renmanincltd]

The fact of ignoring perceived wrongdoing will and has conflated multiple issues...😮

[RorkesDriftVC]

Justice Thomas and his wife are what's wrong with our current system.

[jim]

Americans to Clarence Thomas, "You should act ethically." Clarence Thomas to Americans, "Make me!"