I was disappointed to read in Slate today that Roberts will not be wearing Rehnquist’s trademark gold stripes on the sleeves of his chiefly robe. Whatever happened to the idea of the justice-cum-superhero? How else will he proclaim his supreme power over the other eight justices? Roberts, you’re too damn humble.

In other news, Bush nominated Harriet Miers today to replace Justice O’Connor. I’m pleased to see that she’s not an Ivy-leaguer with the pre-approved institutionalist stamp, but so far there’s little reason to think that she’s qualified for one of the most intellectual posts in the nation. We know nothing about her except that she’s a workaholic who has been loyal to Bush. I’m looking forward to the hearings much more than I was for Roberts.