>I don't remember how long the average human livespan in the era in
>question (150 years?), but that'd make Palpatine either very young in
>this time period or a good deal older than previously suspected.
>
>Course, I may have the dates wrong.

The simple fact that Kaitlin's not born yet makes me think someone else is Senator most likely. 20 years is a long time to stay in elected office. :)