this is an interesting report on why Shas is about to disappear from the political map, and it isn't because of the death of Rav Ovadia Yosef... I happen to not think that Shas is about to disappear, as they always do a little better than what the polls predict for them, but still, the report shows a trend of continued shrinkage and even if it doesnt happen this time they will likely get closer to their end...