I've come to the conclusion that there is no explanation for Kate Brown's policies and actions other than she is actively and deliberately trying to make Oregon into the worst state it could possibly be.
Here's a thought experiment to prove it: suppose you're given control of a decent state, the kind of state you could be proud of... and suppose you're given the challenge of making it worse by every measurement, making it into an embarrassing dumpster fire as quickly as possible... would you do anything differently than just pursue Brown's policies and actions?
Here's a thought experiment to prove it: suppose you're given control of a decent state, the kind of state you could be proud of... and suppose you're given the challenge of making it worse by every measurement, making it into an embarrassing dumpster fire as quickly as possible... would you do anything differently than just pursue Brown's policies and actions?