CNN's Cuomo Challenges Presidential Hopeful Ben Carson Over Claim That Sexuality Is A Choice Cuomo: “You Think Being Gay Is A Choice?” Carson: “Absolutely.” Written by Media Matters Staff Published 03/04/15 7:59 AM EST From the March 4 edition of CNN's New Day: Video file Previously: After Pushing For His Potential Candidacy, Ben Carson Turns To Fox To Make His 2016 Announcement