Responses by political, med- and science-bloggers range between mild optimism, meh and yikes:
Can Gupta Manage?
Dr. Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General? Yawn.
I'm not so sure about this pick
Orac on Gupta
Gupta for Surgeon General? Cool.
Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General? Here's My Gripe
Sanjay Gupta as Surgeon General
Why I think Sanjay Gupta is a good pick for Surgeon General
Refining thoughts on Sanjay Gupta - gravitas
Surgeon General Gupta?
Sanjay Gupta is a possible Surgeon General
Quick Thoughts on Sanjay Gupta and CNN Science
The post of Surgeon General of the United States: the 'most trusted name in public health'?
Sanjay Gupta As Surgeon General? Not So Fast
CAN SANJAY GUPTA FIX AMERICAN HEALTH CARE?
GUPTA VS. MOORE.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE SURGEON GENERAL.
The trouble with Sanjay Gupta
Sanjay Gupta for Surgeon General
More on Gupta
Another revolting development
SURGEON GENERAL GUPTA?
Rumored Obama Surgeon General pick Sanjay Gupta's history of lies on single payer