I just this emailed to me at work straight from the FDA! I have never seen an article that actually states that "Gottlieb's confirmation is guaranteed"!!

from the article:
His confirmation is guaranteed due to the political numbers. Among the various candidates being considered for the job, he is the most qualified and least objectionable

Dr. Gottlieb has strongly advocated faster approval of products among other major policy changes at the FDA, which have broad support.

http://www.fdamap.com/fda-has-many-measures-t...sures_news