The California Flock Is Taking Flight. Should America Worry?

Former staffers have described Katie Porter as a demanding boss, with some alleging that she berated employees to tears. In one instance, she reportedly demoted a Navy veteran after blaming the staffer for infecting her with COVID-19. These allegations have raised concerns about her leadership style and treatment of staff.

Following her loss in the 2024 U.S. Senate primary, Porter claimed the election was “rigged” by billionaires spending millions on attack ads against her. While she later clarified that she was referring to the influence of “big dark money” and not the vote-counting process itself, the initial comment drew criticism for echoing rhetoric often associated with undermining democratic processes.

Kamala Harris: A History of Staff Turnover and Blame

Porter’s behavior mirrors that of Vice President Kamala Harris, who has faced criticism for high staff turnover and a toxic work environment. Reports indicated that nearly 91% of Harris’ original staffers left from 2021 to 2024, with many describing the work environment as “soul-destroying.” Additionally, Harris has been accused of blaming staff for her own lack of preparation.

Gavin Newsom: Master of Deflection

Governor Gavin Newsom has also been criticized for deflecting blame and avoiding accountability. Reports from Reform California outline several of Newsom’s failures, including issues related to homelessness, unemployment, and housing.

The Consequences of a Culture of Entitlement

This pattern of behavior among California’s political elite has real-world consequences for the state’s residents. Californians face the highest unemployment and homelessness rates in the nation, housing laws that fail to support the middle and lower classes, and businesses fleeing the state in record numbers.

In Summary: The Duck Test

California’s leaders haven’t just failed their own state; they’ve shown us what happens when they step onto the national stage. Porter was rejected from Congress, and Harris not only floundered as Vice President but faltered in her quest for the White House. Now, Newsom eyes the national spotlight. Do we really want to give him his shot? America, take note: California leads the nation in unemployment, homelessness, and cost of living, with businesses fleeing the state in droves. Porter may have styled herself as an accountability warrior, but her own record tells another story, and it’s one that fits all too well with California’s failing leadership class. Remember, If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, It’s a Duck. The question is, do we want this flock taking flight across the country? Can America afford it?

REVEAL: If you haven’t already guessed it, the answer to the riddle is Katie Porter.