Kitzhaber

As a follower of Oregon politics, I always knew John Kitzhaber was an odd duck, but I certainly never would have thought him corrupt or lacking an understanding of ethics. I guess the power of love combined with being in office way too long to create an atmosphere where small improprieties turned into larger ones. He was never much into making allies so I’m not surprised Oregon Democrats are abandoning him in droves. It does however sound like Democrats’ now nearly 30 year control over the governor’s office is not threatened because of everyone getting out in front of this and distancing themselves from Kitzhaber. Plus Secretary of State Kate Brown is popular within the state and Oregon Republicans are dysfunctional.