McCall also endorsed Jackson as his preferred successor.

When Reynolds resigned in November 1994, she was seen as his preferred successor for the leadership of the party.

Landrieu would become Johnston's preferred successor in the Senate.

The president of Abkhazia ordered new elections in the separatist republic after his preferred successor apparently lost the race, regional news agencies reported.

It was the only time in the 20th century that a Kentucky governor's preferred successor won election.

He decided that the time was coming for him to retire as leader, with Heath as his preferred successor.

Roemer endorsed Tiner as his preferred successor.

He stood down at the end of his term in 2009 and was replaced by his preferred successor, Jean Todt.

Then, while the world prepared to see in the year 2000, he suddenly resigned, naming Putin as acting president and his preferred successor.

He's divisive and aggressive and is Gordon Brown's preferred successor, that should be enough to finish his chances.