99 Problems but Electoral Control Isn't One of Them

Partisan appointments can create some administrative problems in addition to the perception of partisanship, Mr. Neufeld told The Hill Times: "If your boss is the candidate, why would you listen to the returning officer with regards to your instructions?"

Isn't this just an extension of "if your boss is the Party, why would you listen to your constituents with regards to your instructions?"

Partisanship and government - Church and State.  But as with all things in a reactionary society, things need to get really egregious before people act on points of change.