Embattled Oregon governor announces resignation

[WestVirginiaRebel]

Fox News:

Embattled Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber has announced his resignation amid an ethics scandal.

 

In a statement obtained by Fox News, the governor says he is resigning, effective Feb. 18.

 

Kitzhaber met with members of his staff late Friday morning to brief them on his plans, The Oregonian reported.

 

Senate Minority Leader Ted Ferrioli hinted at the resignation earlier in the day, according to the paper.

 

"What should be a day of celebration (for Oregon) is turning into a day of reflection and mourning," Ferrioli told a crowd of people who had gathered at the state capitol from the Oregon Wheat Growers League. "We appear to be nearing the resignation of our governor and the investiture of a new governor."

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So his replacement will be even more left-wing than he is. Scandal aside, I smell a coup...