There may be some truth to this phrase. The USA jyotish chart shows that the presidency and politicians in power are continuosly in upheaval or transformation. Specifically, the 10th house lord, the significator for the president, is placed in the 8th house of transformation or death.
This upheaval can be seen in the term limits of the politicians that are part of the Constitution. Also, the continuing problems that the government incurs, both domestically and internationally, make it almost impossible for any one president to stay in power or good standing with the American public. As such, President Obama is in for some challenges for the remaining term of his presidency. http://news.yahoo.com/why-obama-is-surely-facing-a-second-term-riddled-with-scandal-and-upheaval-12242962.html
