Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

fujiyamasan

(793 posts)
6. What I don't understand
Sat Oct 18, 2025, 02:07 AM
Saturday

Is how anyone here can support someone that treats their staff so poorly.

Staffers are paid absolute shit. They’re often there because they’re young and idealistic and trying to get something on their resume as they’re starting out their career, or before grad school, or during the summers.

I don’t care how important you think your cause is, or how high a standard you think you hold yourself to, or how hard you work. Nothing justifies treating people this way.

For this reason I’ll be looking at others when voting in the primary. Not treating your staff with respect is a dealbreaker for me.

Recommendations

8 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

"Not going to back down and give one inch oasis Friday #1
I really like her smarts, gumption, and flip charts. nilram Friday #2
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Saturday #3
Just to be clear .. stopdiggin Saturday #4
Damn! elleng Saturday #5
What I don't understand fujiyamasan Saturday #6
Agree. Treating staff that way is a big NO for me Raine Saturday #7
'If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.' Conjuay Sunday #15
I was disappointed how ugly her attacks against Schiff were last time JoseBalow Saturday #8
That left a bad taste in my mouth too SocialDemocrat61 Saturday #10
It appears that she has already peaked and is on her way down. She will not be the next Governor of California. QueerDuck Saturday #9
This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Saturday #11
THERE have been none that I'm aware of, but... QueerDuck Sunday #14
I wish she would stay in her current position and grow for awhile. She's so great! librechik Saturday #12
She doesn't have a current position SocialDemocrat61 Sunday #18
I don't think she Rebl2 Sunday #19
Oops. Thanks for the info you guys. didn't know that. librechik Sunday #20
She's cooked. The bad press killed her polling. Melon Saturday #13
Well, approximately half the country votes for far worse. yardwork Sunday #17
Not sure if that is an apt comparison... PeaceWave Sunday #21
I've seen enough. Happy Hoosier Sunday #16
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»CA-GOV: Katie Porter Apol...»Reply #6