Sir Mervyn is to step down from the post of governor when his replacement Mark Carney takes over in July.

BBC: Bank of England upgrades economic growth forecasts

Even if Al Gore ends up President--which would mean Joe Lieberman's giving up his Senate seat, Connecticut's Republican Governor's appointing his replacement, and the G.

CNN: Two-Headed Senate

If nominated by the president and confirmed by his colleagues in the Senate, Kerry would leave Congress, and Deval Patrick, Massachusetts' Democratic governor, would appoint a replacement.

CNN: Source: Obama to tap Kerry to be next secretary of state