Senator LaFata e-mails his position:

"Question: who is the person that holds the following influences: Chair of the Store Operations Board, Head of GA, and all the Executive Offices? Jessica Quindel!

She holds majority in the SOB (2 undergrad reps that come from the ASUC President and some Senators on a committee - interim UG reps are appointed by President; 2 Grad reps; the President; the EVP). She can change the book store, Daily Cal, or restaurant deals in a meeting if she wills. The only thing stopping her are contract violations. She can call for a veto on any act of the Senate and block any veto override with the block of Senators she influences. She can block any appointment to the J Council, changes to the bylaws, or allocation of money.

How much of this power did the students give her? Pittance. She is appointed to her position in the GA, but the rest of the power she took. She also received a healthy stipend of over $10,000 last year. Not bad for one who isn't elected.

That's right: she gets an 'A' in Machiavellian politics, and the students have no idea."

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