"âIt is with deep sadness that I ask Governor John Kitzhaber to resign his position as Governor of Oregon," Wheeler says in a statement. "He has accomplished many great things during his long career, and history will be kinder to him than current events suggest.



âUnfortunately, the current situation has become untenable, and I cannot imagine any scenario by which things improve. Oregon deserves a Governor who is fully focused on the duties of state.



âI hope the Governor will do the right thing for Oregon and its citizens.â