Partisan Political Interests Behind ‘Cover Oregon’ Obamacare Exchange Debacle
19th January 2016
A newly uncovered email confirms accusations that the $305 million Cover Oregon Obamacare exchange was controlled by partisan political advisors working for then-Governor John Kitzhaber’s 2014 reelection effort.
Kitzhaber is, of course, a Democrat.
Public documents previously obtained and examined by Willamette Week suggested that decisions over the fate of the now-failed exchange were given to partisan political operatives – led by a trusted aid of the governor known as “the princess of darkness.” This new email all but confirms these accusations.
Cronyism is, of course, endemic to politicians of all parties.
While Kitzhaber did win reelection, he was forced to resign months later amid a public corruption scandal involving his fiancée’s misuse of public office.
Ah, yes, the traditional Democrat way to retire from office.