In an interview with Fox News in October, former Surgeon General Richard Carmona told his hosts that he didn’t think President Obama’s nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy was qualified for the job, with the only item on his résumé standing out being the fact that he was co-founder of Doctors for Obama.
Most Republicans in the Senate agree that Murthy is an anti-gun ideologue not qualified for the job.
I believe Dr. Murthy has disqualified himself from being Surgeon Gen because of his intent to launch an attack on our right to own firearms.
— Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) December 13, 2014
Outlined earlier today the reasons why I believe Dr. Murthy is not qualified to be America’s Surgeon General. https://t.co/ibcZEskpR7
— Sen. John Barrasso (@SenJohnBarrasso) December 15, 2014
A vote to confirm Murthy is set for 5:30 p.m., and Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) says he too will be voting against Murthy.
I'm unable to vote for Dr. Vivek Murthy’s confirmation as America's next Surgeon General. Read my statement: http://t.co/rulrwTPpyL
— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) December 15, 2014
…I don’t believe it’s appropriate for America’s number one doctor to participate in political activism. It is essential that the Surgeon General gains the public’s trust, so this position must be separated from the political arena. After meeting with Dr. Murthy, I don’t question his medical qualifications; I just question whether the public will believe that he can separate his political beliefs from his public health views. I am wary that his past comments and political involvement will have an impact on his leadership capabilities and effectiveness.
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Democrats savaged Manchin for insisting on a surgeon general who can separate his politics from public health.
@Sen_JoeManchin Bow down to your NRA overlords! He has stated the truth, why would you call it activism?
— Andie (@andiewv) December 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/TopGeekNJ/status/544592129507741696
@Sen_JoeManchin @daveweigel why are you a Democrat again?
— Local Crank (@TheLocalCrank) December 15, 2014
@Sen_JoeManchin @daveweigel Bought and paid for by NRA. You're pathetic.
— Alfred Sandy (@AlfredSandy) December 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/theonlyadult/status/544593386649702401
https://twitter.com/paulslttrs/status/544593456296112128
https://twitter.com/Litzz11/status/544593622512189443
.@Sen_JoeManchin We are disappointed in you, Senator Manchin. The business of the Surgeon General is 2 advise us, not to please your donors
— Brad DeLong ?? (@delong) December 15, 2014
@Sen_JoeManchin so the NRA is more important than those who get killed by guns. Got it.
— rØbert in rehab (@rowast) December 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/drgrist/status/544594380116340737
@Sen_JoeManchin Doing the NRA's bidding? Shame on you.
— Connie C. Keys (@hotelkeys) December 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/angyotensin/status/544599217109749760
https://twitter.com/theonlyadult/status/544595763570167808
Classy.
Here are a couple of supporters:
@Sen_JoeManchin Thank you for wanting to choose a real doctor who actually cares abt Americans health than a Political Hack 4 his agenda
— Barbara Ann (@daynutrition) December 15, 2014
https://twitter.com/TweetTw88036790/status/544594410181513216
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