Yes, they are. Many publications assume a Republican’s staffer is a REPUBLICAN staffer. They aren’t.
Do you think when DeMint begins the bill-writing he will reassign these minions to janitorial services? Don’t see why he can’t. There is nothing in the Constitution that dictates the fashion in which bills are crafted, by whom, and how many.
Only people freaking out will be the Public Union that represents the 10K Congressional aides.