[Kevin]

Originally posted by 33girl
But it BLOWZ MY MIND that student politics is such a big deal at some places that people would even think of going to these extremes.

Some student governments are more visible than others. If your group dominates one it can be very good for recruitment. Especially if you can advertise a monopoly on leadership positions. Unfortunately, the student body will typically allow this by not showing up to vote or not staying informed.