First Senator Resignation Approaching?

Rumors are beginning to circulate that one of the CalSERVE senators (nameless for the time being) is already approaching her absence limit, with some estimates saying that one more committee absence will put her over the top. While the absences are due to a very justifiable reason, it does not change the fact that there may soon be a vacancy in the Senate.

If the senator were forced to resign, the next in line for her seat would be Natasha Dandavati from the International and Out of State Student Party. Dandavati was seen at the last senate meeting, trying to get a feel of the political atmosphere and mingling with some of the senators. She seems like she is preparing for her installation any time now.

The political ramifications of this would be critical for CalSERVE, since they, coupled with DAAP’s Yvette Felarca, would no longer be able to stop a 2/3 majority in the Senate by themselves. As it currently stands, CalSERVE currently has 6 of the 20 Senators. The two other independents, Dandavati and Narodick (SQUELCH!), would see their leverage in the Senate increase drastically.
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