http://www.google.com/search... has info on John Thompson. - Robert Scoble

One negative? He was a large supporter of Barack's. - Robert Scoble

I still like Larry Lessig, too. - Robert Scoble

What about JSB? http://www.johnseelybrown.com/ - Brian Daniel Eisenberg

Lessig would be good... While I'm dreaming I'd also like Jesus H. Christ as Secretary of State. - teh Dork Knight aka Kenny

Lessig is over hyped...He seems like he has something too hide...not a fan. - Steven (optionshiftk)

The Social Life of Information is one of my favorite books ever, but would prefer a more business-experienced person such as Robert's recommendation. - Craig Eddy

Craig: I think that you need someone who is good in front of audiences, well connected with the tech industry, who understands law and how government works, and who can geek out and give Obama good advice. It'll be interesting to see who he picks, I hear that they might announce it at any time. - Robert Scoble

Vint Cerf (Who this past week green-lighted over 900 people on Facebook and has a shiny Barack button on his page)? - Charlie Anzman

Vint would be great. - Robert Scoble

Craig: Experience does not mean skill. I think we have had enough of this notion. Let's get someone who has a fresh outlook, not a stale, stagnant one. - Steven (optionshiftk)

Esther Dyson says we need a CIO rather than CTO. I agree because the issue is management, investment and resource allocation rather than pure technology. - Michael Krigsman

Michael: I agree with that. - Robert Scoble

On Dave Farber's mailing list, the speculation is about Jobs, Cerf and Vivek Kundra, DC's CTO. - Jack (a.k.a. Jeber)

Agreed re Vint Robert. I have to wonder (with all do respect) if the younger Friendfeeders know who he is (beyond what they can find on Wikipedia).... - Charlie Anzman

I also wonder about the logic of an attorney as CTO. In any case, the US doesn't need help with technology, but rather with innovation. They are completely independent issues. - Michael Krigsman

I'm leaning toward Vivek Kundra for US CTO - dougcoleman

Warren Buffett is brilliant and would inspire confidence - Warner Carter

Warren would be a super lame choice as CTO. He hates tech. - Robert Scoble

Buffet is a great investor, but he'd acknowledge that he's not fit to be CTO of the US. My favorite candidate:John Seely Brown. Vint would be great, too. Jobs -- no way. He'd want to take over for Obama on everything! - Mitch Ratcliffe from twhirl

I know this is hersey (especially on FF), but I'm thinking we don't really need a CTO. - Kevin Gamble

I'm going to push for Richard Stallman and then be totally outraged by whoever Obama's more moderate choice will be. Seriously though.. Maybe Nicholas Negroponte? - James Little

We definitely need a strong CTO... tech / green are HOT markets for growth!! - Susan Beebe

How about Mitch Kapor? http://bit.ly/G79X - Len Edgerly

+1 Aaron - very true indeed! (excited to finally get to meet you Thursday 1/8 for SMC Rochester meetup!) - Susan Beebe

What happened to Eric Schmidt rumour? - Bankwatch

Eric Schmidt said he wouldn't accept if offered. http://www.reuters.com/article... - Richard Akerman