The head of Mubarak's secret police as the Obama's choice for democratic Egypt

"But, the officials said, Suleiman was increasingly aware that his own credibility was diminishing the longer he remained tethered to Mubarak, as was the likelihood that he could serve as an acceptable alternative."  This betrays how protective the US administration is of the image of Sulayman.  But Sulayman, with five heart attacks on his resume, can't be a long term choice for the US.