Reports sweep Salem that John Kitzhaber planning to resign

[McKim]

8. A Back Story

The Oregonian "newspaper" likes to destroy politicians. They used to be a reputable paper. But they became a tabloid tattler a while back. they have created a drumbeat of hate and innuendo against our governor for months now. They have stooped to some very personal and very nasty stories about his personal relationships. They have destroyed several decent politicians who made some missteps that would be barely worth a column in New Jersey. They are hoping that gov. Kitzhaber will resign after their relentless attacks, hence the "rumor" was started to push him over the edge. This "newspaper" has had a very negative effect on our body politic here in Oregon and in Portland. Now few decent people will think of running for office. We will get the megalomaniacs in the future.

Their real goal is to destroy any chance of getting environmental legislation through the state legislature. They are really working for big business, coal and oil. Any good hearted Democrat who really cares about this state will cancel their subscription, as I did. This is a sad story. We now have a Democratic dominated legislature and we were set to get some good legislation. But we have been weakened by this. Yes, it is a titillating scandal, but we must ask, qui bono?