Monkey Cage: Can Kate Brown restore Oregonians’ confidence in the governor’s office?

On Wednesday, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber’s resignation took effect and Kate Brown was sworn in as the new governor. Kitzhaber (D) resigned after a public corruption scandal that also involves his fiancée, Cylvia Hayes. Although the scandal broke last October, before Kitzhaber was re-elected to a fourth term, it was only last week, that Kitzhaber saw support from veteran lawmakers and fellow Democrats evaporate. With 58% of Oregonians saying that Kitzhaber should resign, Democrats were concerned that continuing to work with Kitzhaber would “tarnish” their agenda, which has broad support in the legislature.Read full article >>