The article suggests it's because Obama jumped the gun a little and threw him off pace. I also reckon it's partly because SCOTUS judges aren't quite as used to the direct media limelight as Senators, and this is the first time Roberts has executed this public an act. Plus, frankly, Roberts probably wasn't all that enthusiastic about swearing in a Democrat.
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Sheesh. I do like how the judge hasn't commented on why he was so tongue tied.
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So, I say it was probably nerves.
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There was no bible present for the second oath.
Seriously. They're now using THAT as evidence of his Muslimness. I'm not kidding.
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