Saif al-Islam Gadhafi , 38 , was once thought to be a leading reformer . `` In any contact that we do have , we make it clear that Gadhafi has to go . '' He has been in power for more than four decades and is considered one of the most powerful men on earth. 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 .
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi , 38 , was once thought to be a leading reformer . He has been in power for more than four decades and is considered one of the most powerful men on earth. 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 .