Sheila Jackson Lee, Worst Boss In Congress? Goes Through 11 Chiefs Of Staff In 11 Years

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) has one of the highest staff turnover rates in Congress, having gone through 11 chiefs of staff in the past 11 years, according to an analysis by the Houston Chronicle.

The analysis showed that the chiefs of staff served less than a year on average. The average length of stay for a chief of staff in all U.S. House offices is 6.7 years, according to the Sunlight Foundation.

Jackson Lee regularly appears on Washingtonian magazine's list of the “Best and Worst of Congress” as the “meanest” member of House of Representatives.

The Daily Caller has described Jackson Lee as a "a boss from hell."

Another Jackson Lee aide recounts the time her parents came to Washington to visit: “They were really excited to come to the congressional office. They’re small town people, so for them it was a huge deal. They were actually sitting in the main lobby waiting area….[Jackson Lee] came out screaming at me over a scheduling change. Called me a ’stupid idiot. Don’t be a moron, you foolish girl’ and actually did this in front of my parents, of all things.”

Yet another staffer remembers requesting a meeting early on in her tenure to ask how best to serve the congresswoman. Jackson Lee’s response: “What? What did you say to me? Who are you, the Congresswoman? You haven’t been elected. You don’t set up meetings with me! I tell you! You know what? You are the most unprofessional person I have ever met in my life.” With that, Jackson Lee hung up the phone.
According to the same staffer, Jackson Lee “would always say, ‘What am I a prostitute? Am I your prostitute? You can’t prostitute me.’”

Jackson Lee said in a statement to the Houston Chronicle that her staff works hard and has fun, “and I am grateful that together we have been able to work consistently for our constituents.”

“Further, I am delighted for the new opportunities my staff has been able to secure after their service in our office,” she said.

Comments

[wizzardly]

11:46 PM on 07/16/2011

She is a real racist. Citing racism every chance. SHe makes african amercans look bad. Remember her taking a cell call when a white person was asking a question at a town hall. Turn that around and hear her up roar. She has hate in her soul.

[vand148]

12:18 PM on 06/23/2011

This woman is a disgrace to the office ! She trys to sound more intellegent than she is and in the process, really shows her lack of intellegence. How we can continue to elect people like this to a respected office in this country is beyond comprehension. And we wonder why this country is in the shape its in !

[End of an Error 2012]

03:08 PM on 06/22/2011

If I expected something different from this one, I would be appalled. But come on, anyone who has heard of Lee or just sees her picture should expect this from her.l

[biffula]

11:53 AM on 06/22/2011

Shame on the good people of Houston for continuing to re-elect this moron. She can barely string a coherent sentence together. One of the dumbest politicians to come down the pike(and that's saying alot). Vote for someone else Houston!!

[novowel4me]

11:31 AM on 06/22/2011

I wonder why the GOP hasn't found a smart, urban female to run against her.

[djsmoothie]

12:15 PM on 06/22/2011

Because all the smart successful females get hired by a Republican and move out. They stop relying on the govt for support and make something for themselves.

[novowel4me]

12:54 PM on 06/22/2011

Or, it could be there are no smart, urban females, in Texas who buy the GOP line.

[whodat1]

05:45 PM on 07/14/2011

This is because her congressional area was carved out for her. She came down here from up North specifically to get this congressional seat.

She is also one of the loudest complainers about redistricting this year and is in fact involved in a lawsuit trying to overturn the Texas legislative redistricting planned submitted this year.

[smiththomas]

07:51 AM on 06/22/2011

What ever happened to her put on articulation?

[kraki]

12:37 AM on 06/22/2011

Im so happy she is on your side. Thank you for keeping her.

XOXOXO,
Kraki

[mmtvonWI]

11:14 AM on 06/22/2011

Oh, don't feel too superior. You have Michelle Bachmann and she has gone through 5 Chief's of Staff in 4 years.
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2010/07/michele_bachman_116.php

[altollew]

06:15 PM on 06/21/2011

The only thing tightly wrapped with this woman are her braids.

[Holymolly]

06:14 PM on 06/21/2011

Leave Britney alone!

[Peter Combs]

04:16 PM on 06/21/2011

The more these folks appear under the public spotlight, the more it becomes obvious why the country is so screwed up.

Last week it was Weinergate, now this nutball, Grayson was there until Florida smartened up, here in Mass we still have Barney Frank and old hounddog do nothing John Kerry, Maxine Waters, and Mr Entertainment Al Frankin..and all of them worked together to make the most inexperienced guy in Washington President...

[djsmoothie]

12:20 PM on 06/22/2011

You forgot about Hank Johnson who thought Guam would capsize if we expanded the size of our military base.

[beckjr2000]

04:01 PM on 06/21/2011

Don't get between Sheila and a T.V. Camera unless you can afford to pay for the surgery!

[brokerallen]

03:04 PM on 06/21/2011

Over years of listening to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee I've come to one conclusion. She is a despicable swine. We need a decent Democrat to replace her.

[TheGoodLocust]

05:43 PM on 07/15/2011

Decent democrat! You guys ran them out of the party years ago.

[redbud9]

02:28 PM on 06/21/2011

It comes as no surprise to me that his "woman" is the meanest thing on two legs. Every time I've seen her in an interview, as a guest on a news show, or on the floor of the house, she's been a vitriolic, ranting lunatic. No reason to think she'd be any different in her day to day job. Question is, why are people voting for her?

[kraki]

12:38 AM on 06/22/2011

Its possible she was voted in, based on her hair color.

[cborgman]

01:48 PM on 06/21/2011

Not surprised by her behavior. I remember her when I worked at the Harris County courthouse---she was rude back then. Have you noticed how Obama is not exactly friendly when he has been in her presence; e.g. his entranc/departure for the State of the Union Address?

[RedBall24]

01:08 PM on 06/21/2011

She may be a joke but no more than all the blacks who keep voting for her.

[greygrey]

02:25 PM on 06/21/2011

Just like all the whites that keep voting fo DeMit and his cohorts!!!!

[George R Williams]

05:18 PM on 06/21/2011

Yes, real equivalency; voting for an idiot as opposed to voting for a person you can reason with.

[mmtvonWI]

11:19 AM on 06/22/2011

The same reason all those voter in SC voted for Strom Thurmond when clean his own drool off of his face. As old as Sen. Bryd was at least he still knew his own name and could direct staff until the last few months of his life.

[mmtvonWI]

11:38 AM on 06/22/2011

Man, I wish they allowed you to edit your posts here. Typo City.

[TheGoodLocust]

05:45 PM on 07/15/2011

So your example of a "good democrat" is an ex-member of the KKK?

Good lord....