The Patriot runs an ASUC Editorial by Mr. McFadden, disappointed that Senator LaFata has been rejected by Student Action and urging him to consider a run for Executive VP.

The message was clear: they want our votes, but not our voice. The decision was disappointing and insulting – but predictable. As political organizations whose sole objective is reelection, campus parties like Student Action understandably behave to maximize their own political benefits. But after an excruciatingly close ASUC presidential election last year--when Student Action candidate Jesse Gabriel beat the independent Kris Cuaresma-Primm by a mere 80 votes—this is hardly the ideal time for Student Action to risk alienating conservatives on campus.

If conservatives aren’t included on an executive slate during such a competitive year, then it is unlikely that they will ever get the recognition they deserve. Therefore, it’s time for conservatives to stop going along to get along. It’s time to take matters into our own hands. It’s time to draft BCR Senator Paul La Fata for Executive Vice President.

It seems unusual that Mr. McFadden would ask Senator LaFata through the Cal Patriot, instead of just, you know, asking him on Sproul or something. The race for EVP-- dominated by Mr. Kevin Deenihan so far, because he's the only one who's announced his candidacy-- is heating up!

Indication from this Editorial is that Republicans will be going it alone again this election, which usually nets them one-two Senate seats.Email This Post!