There was also a snippet discussion that Clarence Thomas is now Chief Justice. No confirmation yet that I can locate. But another anon here on GAW referred to same.
it's an opinion piece. it does not say "he is" it says that he is the "de facto" chief justice based on "being the senior associate ruling in the majority" because JR consistently votes with minority.
this give CT the ability to pen the majority opinion and is the most senior associate.
There was also a snippet discussion that Clarence Thomas is now Chief Justice. No confirmation yet that I can locate. But another anon here on GAW referred to same.
it's an opinion piece. it does not say "he is" it says that he is the "de facto" chief justice based on "being the senior associate ruling in the majority" because JR consistently votes with minority.
this give CT the ability to pen the majority opinion and is the most senior associate.