 And he could have had a five-justice majority for a cross-ideological decision. Here's what Amar said. Here, his instincts failed him. He's an institutionalist. He wants to have the court he's perceived as above politics. It was a wonderful opportunity, and he failed the test. Instead, it was a six-to-three majority along ideological lines. NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, thanks for the insights. Thank you.