The FCC's previous chair, Republican Kevin Martin, resigned as expected on President Obama's inauguration day. Copps will act as temporary chairman until Obama appoints a full-time replacement for Martin. The Wall Street Journal that Obama's campaign technology adviser, Julius Genachowski, is rumored to be the top candidate. The other two commissioners are Jonathan Adelstein, a Democrat, and Republican Robert McDowell. The President will also appoint one more chairman, bringing the total to five. , according to PaidContent.org, include former FCC counsel for new technology , and former ICANN board member .