Jonathan Nendze, a senior at the Seton Hall University, provided the following statements about the the controverisal fellowship program:
“What was sold to me was very different than it actually was. The way they always communicated it was always fellow/intern, like they were synonymous. Their application kind of took advantage of people who were really eager to get experience.”
I’m running my campaign differently. No federal lobbyists. No fundraisers with mega-donors. No money from PACs of any kind. Instead, I’m spending my time talking with you. Will you chip in $3 right now? It will go a long way—and I might call to say thanks! https://t.co/eJR3TAO0k8
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) July 27, 2019
Nendze moreover described Warren’s campaign as unclear when talks of payment arose:
“I had no information about where to go, if I was being paid. If they had told me upfront that I was unpaid, maybe I would have been able to prepare better.”
Another volunteer explained that Warren’s fellowship program talked of housing accomodations, yet ultimately failed to deliver.
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Thus far, Elizabeth Warren has not come out to openly address the concerns about her campaign’s fellowship program. Multiple applicants articulated feelings of disappointment regarding the differences between the framing of the program and the reality of the program.
