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"Emilia Jones"- What is your problem? Grow up and get off the blogs. What did your mama teach you? If you can't say something nice............ This is a time for ALL people to come together. Not just blacks or dark skinned blacks (what the hell does that mean?). OBAMA doesn't only "owe" blacks, he owes ALL RACES of the United States to make good on his promises. We ALL came together as one and voted him next POTUS. Get a life and learn how to spell definitely (NOT deffinately). One more thing, OBAMA is "appointing" people and it has nothing to do with appointments! Stop being divisive and trying to start the "race" crap on the blogs. Get a life! UGH!

unfortunately for you Emilia Jones, and fortunately for the rest of the American population, the qualifications for Government positions are not based on the color of skin. Get over yourself.

Sanjay Gupta, you are so hot...

Obama must be the most cynical man to ever be elected president. "Hmmm, I need a surgeon general that the mindless bufoons who voted for me will like....Ah Ha!! A celebrity doctor who works for CNN.. 2 birds with one stone. THe masses will like this guy because he's a TV peronality, and CNN will give me another round of adoring coverage."

Too bad Russia, China,Iran, Al-Queida, and Hamas don't play these childish games Obama is so fond of. They are going to eat this idiot alive.

@Obama-Mama, Ease up on the sugar, Dr Gupta I'm sure would agree, its not good for you. Maybe you could post something intelligent, instead of just displaying your schoolgirl like glee. Does your mommy know you are using the computer?

Good choice – a very intelligent and very competent neurosurgeon.

Nothing but the best. Wonderful choice and fit for the position as well. Please take the job Dr. Gupta.

I think Dr. Gupta would be a very good choice...I am smiling on this one. Another good choice would be Dr. Benjamin Carson, M.D., a leading neurosurgeon at John Hopkins.

I like Sanjay Gupta.

If he leaves CNN, we the viewers won't see him and his reports anymore.

I think he has more to offer the public at CNN than he does behind a desk as yet another government figure.

Tell them "NO," Sanjay!

Good Going Gupta, You will be great.

Emilia Jones...are you for real? You think that b/c Barack is half black that he should hire mainly black candidates? That would be rather racist of him, wouldn't it? He's hiring who he thinks would do the best job! It's silly of you not to vote for him b/c of that.

I'm with you Steve. Emily needs to check herself.

not sure if I like this choice.. assuming it is a choice... I think a television personality, no matter what his background, is probably the wrong sort to make the decisions needed. I would prefer some unknown who ran a major hospital or trauma center but hey that is only my opinion.

I am so proud of Obama for Picking Dr Gupta. He is someone that i admire greatly for his knowledge and enormous desire to help Americans get healthier. This is a start of a new era where education is rewarded and not about who you know. Parents can tell their kids again the value of education an
d the importance of aspiring for the highest education possible.
I wish Dr Gupta all the best and hope he accepts the position.

America needs Dr Gupta's freshness and new ideas right now!!!

Polar bear Against Palen

He will adhere to the orders of his leader(President Obama)

Awesome nod to an awesome guy – Congratulations, Dr. G, you're not only incredibly knowledgeable (and I enjoy your pieces on CNN very much) but you are personable and would make a terrific S.G. President-Elect Obama has made some wonderful moves all along, and this one is a stand-out!

Dr. Gupta is an excellent choice, Plus, I feel he will not be a yes man to President Elect Obama. I love this guy.

Obama/Biden

Is it just me or are more of the American people involved, informed and ready to make a difference for this great country. These are exciting times.

I vote for Robin Meade for Press Secretary. I promise I'll never miss a briefing. Really though, this guy sounds pretty sharp.

Good choice!

Obama should also let the United Nation take center stage on the Gaza situation...and focus on the US Economy.

WOW! Whatta fabulous choice! Regardless of how serious the topic on CNN, Dr. Gupta always manages to deliver his extensive expertise with veritable aplomb, a dash of charm, and a dollop humor. Way to go Obama! As Surgeon general, Dr. Gupta's impact on American healthcare concerns will be far-reaching. We can't wait for january 20th!

Dr. Gupta not only marvels at domestic health policies, (system) deficiencies, medicinal intricacies and innovation but he has international exposure too. By making him the surgeon general US can take a lead at UN in resolving health problems of a flat world. I sure think this administration will reverse the world hatred we have garnered in last few years and command respect and gain trust and love again. Thank you Obama, good luck Sanjay.

Why didn't he pick Sarah Palin....she is a quick study!

FANTASTIC CHOICE!!!!!!!

DR. G, SAY YES!!!!

Great Choice! Very effective communicator.

GUPTA IS GREAT ! WHERE ARE THE DARK SKINNED APPOINTMENTS – HOW RACIST CAN YOU GET? HOW STUPID IS IT TO THINK WE SHOULD APPOINT ANYONE BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF THEIR SKIN ! ?

WE LOVE YOU OBAMA

guys its a new world...we finally destroyed the nasty bushies and the gop

happy days are here again

Excellent Choice. I love Sanjay!

I think it’s a smart pick, Dr. Gupta has excellent communication skills. Plus his appeal to minorities, young people the general public will add something to this post that it has been lacking in years. His high visibility brings attention to the nation’s health issues which is of great concern to every American & globally.
Hope he takes the job…Plus he’s easy on the eyes!!!

I am sorry, i can't accept the cheers here. Please think about the environment that Dr. Gupta has been living in for the past years. Stupid reporters asking stupid questions, forceing him to give stupid answers that even a 5th-grader could understand. And that man is to brief the President in case (among other horror-scenarios) a bio-weapon is set off in the U.S.? No, i am sorry, the surgeon general – after 9/11 – needs to be qualified in different areas, not "looking good on TV"...

This is a great pick for the Obama administration! Way to go!

I have to comment to E. Jones. Ms. Jones that comment about more African Americans in the cabinet is ignorant....... We have Obama (who by the way is half white) shout out to my white bros. & sisters, and he's appointed Eric Holder as attorney general...... You know the transcendant quality of Obama, is that he is all inclusive..... Look at his cabinet white,black, asian, latino...... And he also has many woman within the cabinet. As an African American who is tired of the race card, (whatever color/creed look at the palestinians/israelis, unless the shoe fits) we need to embrace each other as Americans.
God bless, and long live the Obama administration.

May god bless every decision Obama makes.

YEAH!

I believe most people are saying "WOW! This is a great choice and CNN you should be very proud that one of your very own is choosen.

Keep up the good work guys!

GREAT CHOICE!!!!!!

Heh...very cool. Mr. Gupta and I actually went to high school together back in Novi, and he was a great, very intelligent guy back then. I've been very proud to watch his career.

He's the right man for the job. Period. And anyone who thinks otherwise has no idea what they are talking about.

What nonsense. If I didn't know better, I would think the Obama administration is trying to hire celebrities ....

The sad truth is that Americans are so addicted to TV and popular media that they now want celebrities for leaders to : Obama never would have won the election if he were fat, short and bald.

Please judge Obama AFTER he takes office.

Wonderful choice. Congratulations Sanjay

Emilia Jones January 6th, 2009 4:16 pm ET

Where are the black appointments. Oh! forgive me, where are the dark skinned black appointments. This is our time we should be in the majority in terms of appointments. I am most deffinately not voting for Obama next time.

E.
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I'm black and you're joking, right? This is our time? This is America's time....Everybody is feeling the crunch.

Qualifications are the key. Please judge Obama AFTER he takes office whether he chooses red, white, yellow, black, or polka dotted. We are all human.

Dr Gupta was meant for this job. I hope he accepts it.

Sanjay Gupta is a wonderful choice; I certainly hope he accepts the position!! (I would hope he could still continue some of his on-air commentary, but not sure that would be possible!)

Go Obama/Biden transition team!!

...and Boyz 2 Men will be the Supreme Court! Way cool! Our country rocks (with rocks in our heads!). LOL!

President Obama really shows he is a Great Person.... By chosing Dr Gupta, he demostrates a sens of excellence and the wellbeeing of the country. I don't know if President Obama is a friend of Dr. Gupta, but it's a good pick.......There is H..O..P...E

I'm so giddy it's not even funny. Well I just want to say to Dr. Gupta (accept) please consider your options (and accept) and make the best decision that you feel works for you (so you will accept right?)

An excellent choice Mr President elect Obama

Emilia,

What!!?? Playing poker with the race cards again? If you remember in Chicago, Obama said he would be president of ALL OF US! I am a Black conservative and even I am pleased with mostly what I see so far. This is not and has never been about race. This is indeed our time but the OUR would be America! Who are the WE that should be the majority or appointments? Qualified Americans I hope! If you only voted for him because he is (half) black you are just as ignorant as those who did not vote him because he is (half) black!

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Dr. Gupta is already a public figure, but he hasn't been blinded by the lights. I remember when he was working as a CNN correspondent and did emergency brain surgery on a little Iraqi boy. He is brilliant, but his heart is in the right place. A great choice.

Sanjay is money hungry but happens to be a doctor. He is full of hollywood mentality......

Check him out closely.........

How is he still a doctor?

I was impressed when he got slammed on larry king.....

This is the biggest joke of a doctor I have ever seen!

And all these years I thought he was a 'doctor' like Julius Erving is a doctor.

Was this based on the recommendation of Oprah?

Emilia Jones: When you learn to spell you will DEFINITELY have an appointment in the Obama administration.

Super Fit... Rember "Charles Atlas"? i was the orignial 7st weeking.... Boy am I glad these day's....

Oh, this would please my family very much! We are dedicated viewers of Dr. Gupta and I know we'd feel safe and well and informed in his hands.
President Elect Obama once more has shown his expertise at making wise decisions and surrounding himself with the best!
Please accept Dr. Gupta. Our country would be better and more healthful for it!

I am sick of these negative comments as if Obama chose Dr. Kevorkian (suicide Dr.). We don't need Drs like former senator who was out of line about Marie Schao nor a Dr. who based his policies on faith. Dr. Gupta is an excellent choice.

OK...OK.. I am beginning to like Obama!

Is it ok just to have reported on CNN to get the surgeon general's post ? His past white house experience as well as being a neurosurgeon matters but not enough for the top post. It could be ratified as a political appointment.

Another "celebrity" on Obama's team. Thanks for the hope and change.

"Gupta's past government experience, as a White House fellow and a special advisor to then-first lady Hillary Clinton"

Another Clinton connection.

Who . . . . oooh!

WAY TO GO PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA. YOU AND YOUR TRANSITION TEAM ARE ON THE JOB. GO DR.GUPTA I HOPE YOU TAKE IT.

AWESOME!! Excellent choice!! My only regret is that we won't have daily access to him on TV, but that's a "loss" I'm willing to "suffer."

Never impressed by this moron. He can not keep doctoral integrity. I stripped him his when he did a convention with bill clinton on CNN "END OF AIDS". He even indicated how there is a medicine and this is the real end of aids. He is money hungry and I have seen it time and again on CNN.........

Remember last august when he said in New york during Cnn hero award, about grandma and grandpas raising their grandkids in Africa?

I wondered if there are no grandpas and grandmas raising kids in India.........I have no respect for you!!

Go away, Opportunist!
I don't know how I can believe you anymore

I am sure you solicited to Obama!!

Very fitting choice. A neurosurgeon, a former white house fellow, a charismatic guy who is comfortable on the tube, and a very accomplished person all around. Sanjay Gupta rocks. I hope he takes it !

To Emilia Jones,
When the "best" person is chosen for a job, color and gender should not be an issue. Nominating people for positions because they are black, Latino, or female is just as stupid as not voting for the best leader we'll have in a long time – Mr. Obama. I have a feeling he will not need your vote next time!

No, pls – leave him alone for us. Gup is more useful to us at cnn.

Emilia Jones do you believe that skin color is what to be judged by in appointments? That is horrible. Also remember Obama is unique in which they all say he is "african american" but remember he is half caucasion. Not being an Obama supporter I still believe he is doing great job in his appointments. Also for someone who like myself watches Fox news instead of Cnn usually; Gupta would be a GREAT PICK!!!! Gupta can then run for congress after that.

I think Dr. Sanjay Gupta would be an excellent choice for Surgeon General. Given all his credentials and his journalistic qualities, he would be a good choice. I watch him on CNN and I love listening to him.

@ Cindy

So change the channel.

Excellent pick. Please say yes Dr Gupta.

why doesn't obama just appoint Bill Clinton president and get over with it. It is ridicules how many Clinton people he has in his change administration.

Who is going to be Chief of Justice, Judge Judy? Maybe Oprah for should run the FCC. Fitty Cent to run the task force on gangs anyone!

What an excellent choice! I hope President-elect Obama does, in fact, select Dr. Gupta for this position. Sanjay brings not only a medical expertise to the job but also a unique ability to communicate ideas and concepts into layman terms which will serve the country well.

Wow CNN, what a coup! Good luck and best wishes to you Dr. Gupta!

Gupta's status as a household name, and his media communications experience, could make him the best candidate for the job. It would be great to have a surgeon general who would communicate often and directly with the American people on health matters.

Good you Dr. Gupta. You would be a great fit. Great choice, you would be a great advocate. I agree with Brian from Fort Mill, say Yes!

Excellent choice but from looking at Dr. Gupta's accomplishments, when does he have time to sleep? It looks like he is non-stop work.
But I have no doubt he will serve this country well.

Dr. Gupta makes me proud to be an American-Indian and it goes to show that Obama is open minded and really does wants the best for his country. Cheer on!

Emilia...you are obviously the voice of pure ignorance. Shouldn't Mr. Obama be choosing the most qualified candidates and not the most qualified dark-skinned candidates? Comments like the one you made only intensify the racial divide in this country and perpetuate racism! Black-Americans only represent ~13% of the US population, yet you want them to comprise over 50% of Obama's cabinet??? Where is your logic? The next four years need to be about solving all of America's problems, not just progressing the civil rights movement.

I remember a time when news agencies only reported the news, not make the news.

A good pick if given the chance to serve.
Judging from his wide experience of the medical profession plus fantastic communicational skills, Sanjay should be the right one for the post.
Sad on the other hand for many of us who have maveled on CNN at the way this guy has approached a multitude of subjects ranging from Ebola in the tiniest villages of Cameron to the fantastic operations latest in the conquest of the medical profession – all that on the CNN!

But ofcourse, we hope to see him making well phrased comments this time emanating from the administration, concerning the preservation of mankind! That, depending on whether he lands the post!

Why did Dr. Gupta stop being a neurosurgeon?

I think (with exception of Pinetta)... Obama is making some good choices and is also making a good effort to keep the Republicans involved. Of course, with some readers you are going to get "whine this, and whine that" just because it is Obama who won the election and gets to make these choices.

Get over it and help to contribute making this a better nation.

the post from Emilia Jones has got to be someone trying to start some racial mess. Please say there is no way that anyone is that ignorant

Looks like some folks comment as if Obama team has chosen Dr. Kavorkian. We don't want someone as Surgeon General who would make policies based on faith and religion. Dr. Gupta is an excellent choice.

Gupta is just a pretty face to standard AMA bad medicine and expensive drugs
Health insurance won't fix bad medicine
Gupta is nothing new just a pretty face

Great choice! Dr. Gupta is smart, knowledgeable and articulate. Perfect for the job. Obama is putting together an All Star team.

Wow, don't you think the pick should at least be old enough to shave? What is he, like, 12 or something?

Kidding. Gupta seems like as good a pick as any random doctor who incidentally happens to work for CNN.

I believe that he is a great source and is finally someone (for the position) that most Americans know.

what? was dr. ruth not available?

Emilia Jones, A
Are u serious?

Can't Obama do anything without involving an ex Clinton advisor? Why can't this guy be his own man??

What a great choice – he's such an impressive person. Wow – the president-elect just keeps on picking winners!

Emilia Jones: Since when does it have to be about "black" appointments. You pick the best person for the job – and so far I think Mr. Obama has. You are way out of touch. Get with it. He's not even in office yet and you have already decided not to vote for him in four years. What a stupid comment that is.

Great choice

To bad CNN will lose 1 of their best!Go for it Gupta!And the 1st guy on here can go to hell!

Liberal or not – he's smarter than anyone else who could possible take the position – plus he's Indian which I think is very cool!

Not a bad idea. His role would be mainly communicating, which he's good at.

Great choice Barack, fresh, young, diverse, brilliant minds at the helm. No more old boys club..tired of lookin at, and listening to the opinions of crotchety old men. We love Dr. Gupta.

LOL!!!!!
Hmmmmmm.... I wonder who was the "anonymous CNN source" who broke this story".....

Could it have been.....

Dr. Sanjay Gupta himself!!!

Polar Bears Against Palin.
What is your problem. "wishy-washy liberals"
Come on now. You DO understand Barack Obama is not a conservative. Get over it. (wish washy indeed) sheesh.

Dr. Gupta's nomination is a stroke of genuis - great choice!

Good choice. President-elect Obama is wise.

Dr. G, Yes you can (say yes)! I tell you, Obama is making huge decisions for gov. post. Makes me proud to be an American. Also him being an Indian American is also awesome and inspiring. You know I was talking to a lawyer earlier in regards to Obama, and he told me that he believes Obama will actually be bipartisan. He went back to Obama's then election as the first black sit be president of the Harvard law review. He stated that there was a great chasm within the review at the time between liberals and conservatives. Obama proved to both sides that he had their interest at heart. The rest is history. He became Harvard's first African American law review president.

Excellent... i hope its true.

Another HURRAY! for the Obama Team. Dr. Gupta is an EXCELLENT choice. Somebody up above said he is boring, huh??? Dr. Gupta knows his stuff and is very informative. He will be missed on CNN...maybe they will bring in Dr. Oz

Please say YES Dr. Gupta, if selected!

what an awesome choice!!! go obama

Fantastic choice !!! Qualified, able and charming !!!

I have a crush on Sanjay, so I have no problem with this one!

Go for it...you deserve it Sanjay.

While I have the utmost respect for Mr. Gupta, Hasn't he stated that he is against Universal Health Care? I know he was very argumentative with Michael Moore regarding the ideas contained in the movie "Sicko". Is this the right guy to help fulfill Obama's campaign promise of equal Healthcare for all?

am a big fan of DR gupta, so i think it,s a brilant choice,he is widly ambitious,like brian said . just say yes.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha

Well, he is famous like Obama. So there you go. ha ha ha h aha ha ha ha

I enjoy watching Gupta on TV. Oh, wait...that's the problem.

I also predict an activism we haven't seen in awhile with this appointment and, sadly, one we don't need at this time. In fact, I think the position itself (Surgeon General) is superfluous. We have entire agencies involved in healthcare policy.

One other thing – It's PALIN!!!!

Sanjay Gupta is a great choice, the ability to communicate information and idea's the public is acritical aspect of this position. And since Mickael Moore is an idiot I'll disregard PBAP's comments.

He'll make a great S.G., but the fact is Gupta is no supporter or universal health care or anything like it. A mediocre choice by Obama.

This is the second coming of the Clinton Administration. I hope no stained dress pops up.

Go Dr. Gupta

It is not easy to understand the wisdom unless you are wise. Obama is wise. What is good for America is decided by who is working for it. So far so good and rest depends on who loves this country and support him to come out this big mess without thinking of party politics or sticking to one side of (liberal or conservative) values.

Gee, won't he be taking a huge cut in salary to go from CCN correspondent AND neurosurgeon to being the Surgeon General?
It would likely feed his ego though, and that might be reason enough for him to take it.

SC
Chicagoland

But he looks so good on TV, the people will love him....

I think that would be a great choice..We watch CNN all the time in ottawa and i always watch any segment that has Mr Gupta in it

What an amazing choice! Gupta is great, smart and extremely knowledgeable!
Go Obama! You just keep'em coming!

Just one more GREAT choice for leadership. This physician is dynamic, charismatic and has had his "finger on the pulse" of healthcare in this nation for some time. I think he is a fabulous choice. To Dr. Gupta......SAY YES for this country's benefit....

Sanjay Gupta is a great choice, the ability to communicate information and idea's the public is acritical aspect of this position. And since Mickael Moore is an idiot I'll disregard PBAP's comments.

Sanjy has to answer to Michael "Buy me another cheeseburger" Moore for his, Sanjay's, attempt to denigrate Moore's movie "Sicko".

While I'm not a great fan of Moore, that movie was much better than his past work, and Sanjay's attempts to trash it not only failed, they backfired and resulted in CNN issuing a retraction/apology.

What was Sanjay thinking, or who was pushing him to say and write what he did? Atone for that, and Sanjay has my support.

(P.S. TCM is a punk idiot kid troll making stuff up. That or he just got out of a psych ward without taking his meds)

Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the best! He is a wonderful communicator and would be an awesome surgeon general.

An excellent choice!

Great pick for this job! Smart, knowledgeable and articulate. Obama is assembling an all star team.

TOUCHE!!!! Another fantastic pick as far as I am concerned!

I heard it's between Gupta or Dr. Phil at this point.

Obama! Surround yourself with the best of this nation!!!! Good luck on everything that you do. GOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Change.

Mr. Gupta,

DO IT, take this historic honor with humbleness, YOU'RE A GREAT Choice for Surgen General!! OBAMA REALLY know's what he is doing!SAY YES Mr. Gupta, SAY YES to this great opportunity!!

What a great moment for not just america but internationally:

Sanja gupta: "The people's surgeon general." What a title!

WAY COOL!

Dr. Gupta does a marvelous job for CNN, , but I think our Country would be in excellent hands if he were the new Surgeon General.

Please accept Dr. Gupta, our Country needs your commitment.

God Bless You Mr. Obama, , ' Keep on, , Keeping On! '

Dr. Gupta is a wonderful choice! He's compassionate, very well-spoken, and already has an impeccable reputation. I hope he accepts.

i think it's good choice.gupta is bright and smart.go obama!

Been listening to what Sanja has to say for quite a while, and very proud of the intelligent avantgarde way of thinking this new administration is going. Change!! The future is here! Those who can't deal with it are heading toward extinction, and all part of the thinning of the herd/survival of the fittest.

Sanjay is cool!!

Where are the black appointments. Oh! forgive me, where are the dark skinned black appointments. This is our time we should be in the majority in terms of appointments. I am most deffinately not voting for Obama next time.

E.

WOW .....This guy KNOWS his stuff !!! Another example of getting the BEST for our nation. Please accept Sanjay.....your country needs you !!Thanks PE Obama.

What, Dr. Phil was out of town?

Go for it Sanjay. I enjoy your passion with your profession and I am sure you'd make us proud. Good luck!

YAY!!! CONGRATS SANJAY?? How r u gonna break it to them though?? U already have a great job. I'll miss you too much

Congratulations! Fantastic choice! This means real change!

Wowo!!!!!! Right on!

YES, YES! THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT!

YES, YES! THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT!

YES, YES! THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT!

Dr. Gupta will be an excellent choice.

Great choice. Go away haters.

I believe that Dr. Gupta would be a fantastic Surgeon General! His reporting for CNN has been in-depth and has covered a breadth of topics–he would be seen as a true hands-on surgeon general. I also believe that his familiarity with the media would make him very sensitive to avoiding some of the controversial pitfalls that have plagued previous SGs. Dr. Gupta is clearly a brilliant person and a gifted surgeon, and he speaks to the masses in a way that is neither condemning nor condescending.

DR. GUPTA FOR SURGEON GENERAL!!!

Say Yes and get to work! Get going!

Wow, is this a great time or what?!

gupta has had my vote ever since he did impromptu surgery in some tent in iraq. hope he can do both!

Hey @ "Polar Bears Against Palen"....... ITS ......PALIN!

Once again President-elect Obama is brilliant! Who doesn't like Sanjay
Gupta??!

Dr. Gupta, I hope you accept..... America knows and loves you!

Fantastic choice; well qualified! Impressed with Obama's choice.

did somebody really just complain about "wishy washy liberals?" isn't most of his cabinet moderate and isn't that what most of the country is? Kudos to him for not falling into hardcore partisan politics.

An excellent choice. Just what the Obama team needs; someone with actual experience within his field.

I am not fan of Gupta. I find him very annoying on the morning tube.

Wow!! Great choice!
I'd definitely go for it if i was Sanjay!

I think it would be a great choice. Dr. Gupta has what it takes and more. Go Obama!!!!!!

What will we do for our daily dose of health info!!!
We love Dr. Gupta!!!! He's apart of our family's health team.
Obama will take the best and greatest America has to offer.
I guess that's what smart people do.

> What the Hell is going on with Obama? I'm tired of these wishy-washy
> liberal appointments.

Yeah, I guess you are right. Things were so much better under the Bush regime when he would appoint a surgeon general (Holsinger) based on his views on homosexuality, or appoint his counsel (Miers) to the Supreme Court. Let's not forget the heckuva job that former horse trainer did as director of FEMA. Let's get back to the old days!!

Congratulations to Dr. Gupta. I hope he gets the appointment. It would be the first time in MY history that I would know the name of the Surgeon General off the top of my head. lol He does amazing work on CNN

all right! finally CNN gets some payback for their Obama spotlight for the past 3 years!

I'm thrilled to death to think Dr. Gupta may be the next Surgeon General. Wow – won't it be nice to see such good looking people as our leaders – all with such beautiful smiles – since we have to look at them a lot anyway – why not appreciate what we see.

Aside from my gushing over the smiles – I truly have loved Dr. Gupta since first seeing him on tv. He has the best personality for getting across the most difficult subjects in medicine, and in laymen terms to where we can all understand the answers thoroughly. My hat's off to him and hopefully he will get the opportunity. What a wonderful man he appears to be. Well, of course, we have to get all the dirt on him first – right?? The Repubs will say "we don't really know him," or "what experience does he have in government," or "who has he been friends with" or "what church does he attend." Darn, here I was all hepped up thinking we had a good guy again. Can't wait to hear what Bill O'Reilly and the rest have dug up. Maybe next time doc!

Paging Dr. Gupta! What are you waiting for? You haven't left for the White House yet? GO FOR IT! You will be wonderful in that post!

I don't really care what Michael Moore says or thinks. I think this is an excellent choice. An excellent communicato rwho does not play a doctor on TV. He really is one! I coudn't care less if my doctor was liberal or conservative, just as long as he/she is a great doctor!

Calm down Polar Bear..it says he was "approached", not that he has accepted the position..even if he does, he is qualified...he didn't just get out of medical school you know...geesh...

what's more wishy-washy than the bush administration...Obama has so far appointed many very qualified and knowledgeable people not to mention diversity...how many of those are in the bush administration...give the minorities (whether it be blacks, indian, spanish, etc.) just give them a chance...you know that we can do better than what bush has done...way way better.

I left out the VPE by mistake. What a great smile...

He's hot!!

good man excellent choice !!!! Go Obama

He is a fine communicator on TV, but does he have executive skills?

Sounds like a fluff appointment.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Please don't Mr. President-elect. I am a tested-and-vetted supporter of the incoming administration – and this time, for the first time – its a resounding PLEASE no. There are much much much more qualified people for this very important position than this CNN reporter.

And as for CNN – I sure hope you post this....

THIS CLOWN IS MORE INTERESTED IN HAVING HIS PICTURE TAKEN AND GIVING INTERVIEW THAN HE EVER WAS IN MEDICINE.

WHAT A POOR CHOICE! WAITING TO HEAR WHAT POSITION OPRAH WILL BE GETTING! SECRETARY OF WEALTH AND HOT AIR?

I think he would be a good addition.

I'm about to make a very girly comment. There will be some really good looking men in the new cabinet. Right along with the PE...

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Please don't Mr. President-elect. I am a tested-and-vetted supporter of the incoming administration – and this time, for the first time – its a resounding PLEASE no. There are much much much more qualified people for this very important position than this CNN reporter.

What the?? The doc is approached for a job?? Where's my job?!?! LOL!!!

Ohh snap Doc!! You think you're better than us, huh Doc?? Take your time and please, please, do what's right for you Doc...

LOL – I guess CNN is starting to get the payoffs for supporting Obama – Next is Jack Cafferty as the grumpy old man in the cabinet...

"Wishy washy"? In what way? The guy's a neurosurgeon, for pete's sake!

I have to concur with 'Polar Bears Against Palen' – Dr. Gupta's hatchet job on Michael Moore (following the release of Sicko – which everyone should see!) was the most biased piece I have ever seen on CNN. He is clearly opposed to universal healthcare. How possibly can he be the best person for this post. Kevorkian would be a better choice!!

Best Best Best Choice

But I want Sanjay to work in CNN

Just another way of Obama keeping CNN in the palm of his hand

Good luck Sanjay!! YEAH

grats...good luck!

Find something to whine about GOPers so we can point out you're only whining because he's brown.

Take a hint Sanjay. Stay were you are. You don't need to get involved in messy politics.

YES!!! Great choice!

I'm somehow reminded of the row over Fox News' objectivity when the Bush administration tapped Tony Snow as press secretary. Parallels. . . parallels. . . . parallels. . .

Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a good choice for Surgeon General. His work and experience have been highly documented on CNN and he is known world wide for his work.

I am sure there will be some that would disagree and that is fine. They will get over it.

Congratulations on being considered Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Another brilliant choice!
Wooo Hoooo!

What a wonderful pick. Obama's choices are wonderful.

wow what a star studded celebrity cast we will have in the white house

WOW!!! Hope he says yes, he would be a great addition.

What a great choice, Obama. You go ahead and do your thing, and stay the course. You will not please everyone, but know this- You are the man!

I know, I know, my comments are awaiting moderation. Sheesh.

Will he still do brain surgery?? Congrats!

Great choice Obama!

Is Gupta the best in the nation though? Or does his political opinion carry some heavy weight here?? Gee, I wonder...

Welcome everyone to the Celebrity Presidency of Barack Hussein Osama...I mean, Obama. Or maybe you hippies would prefer The Clinton White House, part 2.

You go Dr. Gupta!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!

Good choice!

Gupta is a safe conventional pick. Gupta is smart and would do as he's expected. But believe Howard Dean might have been a better choice. He as the cajones of steel and would fight for the common person. I'd prefer someone that would combact Obama (I voted for him) and not be a instruction taker.

But, like I said Gupta is smart and hope he'll fight and challenge EVERYTHING.

Gupta, good luck if you take it!

Sanjay is PERFECT! Once again, I'm impressed!

Congrats to Dr. Gupta for being in consideration. That's a great honor, and I'd love to see him get the spot.

Great Choice.

Fantastic! Congratulations DR. Sanjay Gupta! What a perfect choice and a truly professional's professional. Hope you get the nod and pray you take it!

LOL.. I knew it. This comes as no surprise to anyone who followed your election coverage. You were in the tank for Obama the whole time and now he owes you one. It truly is a "pay-to-play" administration. Who else does Obama owe favors to?

Good choice! Experience has no place on the Obama team..

What the Hell is going on with Obama? I'm tired of these wishy-washy liberal appointments. Michael Moore was right about Gupta. What a poor choice.

That Phil Oachs songs keeps playing in my head.

Man! This guy really does want the best and the brightest. Go Obama

Don't just stand there. Say yes!!