1.   All those shifts may indicate that analysts are right in saying the post-Robinson presidency has become a popularity contest, with the emphasis on style over substance.

2.   But a more realistic take is that white support for Powell could wane, and black support grow, as a Powell presidency became more likely.

3.   But there are also ways in which the presidency could become stronger.

4.   Much was made throughout the morning of how the change in presidencies would change the televised programming that each presidency inevitably becomes.

5.   Washington feared that if he died in office, the presidency might become a job for life.

6.   Technically, the Syrian constitution provides for a vice president to take over if the presidency becomes vacant.

7.   Previously, Congress could elect a president for a two-year term in the event the presidency became vacant.