CLARENCE THOMAS THE QUESTIONER

One of Justice Clarence Thomas's most remarked upon characteristics is his reluctance to ask questions during oral argument. Some observers have criticized him for his silence, while others have defended him. What has been overlooked in this debate, however, is the fact that Justice Thomas is very talented at asking questions. Indeed, in many ways, he is a model questioner. Drawing on the most comprehensive collection of Justice Thomas's oral argument questions ever compiled, we urge the Justice to ask more questions for a new reason: he is good at it.