I did not pick Gupta. It was the president elect. Why am I excited? Because I have seen his work on TV and he possesses superior communication skills, which is what the SG job is all about. Much better than some bland and boring older but qualified person. Those kind put me to sleep. Like I said, we could have had a much worse pick from Obama.
Also, what makes you think Obama would pick some one which makes YOU happy? Most likely you are not his voting block, and neither am I.
I think you mean voting “bloc”, BunnySlippers