Election 2010 Slideshow

Photos: Presidential order of succession

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A look at the presidential order of succession behind Pres. Barack Obama. Note: Some members of Pres. Obama’s cabinet are stepping down and the president has nominated others to take their place. Those nominees must first be confirmed by the Senate. For the purposes of this gallery, we’ll show you who is currently sitting in those positions, not the nominees.