The uncertainty over who would take over could be behind the rebellion , some say . The Syrian National Council has a plan for building a transitional government before elections . An official says neither the vice president nor a rebel army leader is a likely candidate . Syrian president 's response : Al - Assad is too scared to step down .
The uncertainty over who would take over could be fueling the bloodshed , some say . The Syrian National Council has a plan for building a transitional government before elections . An expert says neither the vice president nor a rebel army leader is a likely successor . Syrian president 's cousin : Al-Assad is too scared to step down .