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michellemalkin.com - 1/6/2009
CNN’s Sanjay Gupta for surgeon general. What next?
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krugman.blogs.nytimes.com - 1/6/2009
The trouble with Sanjay Gupta
— krugman.blogs.nytimes.com — So apparently Obama plans to appoint CNN's Sanjay Gupta as Surgeon General. I don't have a problem... with Gupta's qualifications. But I do remember his mugging of Michael Moore over Sicko. You don't have to like Moore or his film; but Gupta specifically ... (more) The trouble with Sanjay Gupta

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Obama Wants Journalist Gupta for Surgeon General | 44
— voices.washingtonpost.com — President-elect Barack Obama has offered the job of surgeon general to Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the neurosurgeon and... correspondent for CNN and CBS, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation. Gupta has told administration officials that he ... (more) Obama Wants Journalist Gupta for Surgeon General | 44

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Michael Moore vs CNN's Sanjay Gupta on Larry King Live (video)
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Michael Moore vs CNN's Sanjay Gupta on Larry King Live (video)
— youtube.com — Michael Moore debates Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Larry King Live after Larry shows extracts from Moore on... Situation Room the day before and corrected Sanjay Gupta's... (more) Michael Moore vs CNN's Sanjay Gupta on Larry King Live ...

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Obama taps Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General?
Hot Air » Top Picks — Obama taps Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General? posted at 5:43 pm on January 6, 2009 by Allahpundit Send to a Friend | Share on Facebook | printer-friendly The boss responds by nominating Judge Judy for the Supreme Court. I say, count your blessings: After appointing a beancounter to run CIA, The One’s at least given us an honest-to-goodness doctor for this job. Gupta has told administration officials that he wants the job, and the final vetting process is under way. He has asked for a few days to figure out the financial and logistical ...

1/7: Standing Up For Panetta
Blogometer — ... to tap CNN correspondent/neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta as surgeon general: Conservative blogger Michelle Malkin is not a fan of the pick: "Celebrity idol Barack Obama picks another celebrity to head up the surgeon general's office. [...] At least it wasn't Deepak Chopra . What next? Judge Judy for the next Supreme Court opening? I vote for celebrity bounty hunter Duane 'The Dog' Chapman to head the Border Patrol." BUSH: The Dream Is Over Several conservative bloggers were disappointed by ex-FL Gov. Jeb Bush 's ...

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