Gadhafi , 2009 , was once thought to be a leading reformer . He has emerged as one of his father 's most-visible defenders . Sources close to Gadhafi tell CNN any transition in Sirte would involve CNN . `` He 's the heir apparent , '' says CNN National Security Contributor Fran Townsend .
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi , 38 , was once thought to be a leading reformer . He has emerged as one of his father 's most-visible defenders . Sources close to Gadhafi tell CNN any transition in Libya would involve Saif . `` He 's the heir apparent , '' says CNN National Security Contributor Fran Townsend .