Oregon gov candidate buries endorsement from Dem who repeatedly used N-word in book

foxnews.com:

The Democrat running to become Oregon’s next governor silently moved her endorsement from an embattled state senator to the second page of her website section.

Former Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek, who is seeking the keys to the governor’s mansion, was endorsed by state Senator Jeff Golden, her fellow Beaver State Democrat.

Golden’s endorsement, however, appears to have been quietly moved from page one of Kotek’s website’s endorsements tab to the top of page two after a Fox News Digital report revealed the Democrat state senator’s repeated use of the N-word in his 1971 book, "Watermelon Summer." Oregon Democrat state Senator Jeff Golden's endorsement moved to the second page of Kotek's website's endorsement page. (Fox News Digital/Tina Kotek campaign) Kotek’s campaign did not immediately respond when asked by Fox News Digital why the endorsement was moved or if Kotek would reject Golden’s endorsement.

After the Fox News Digital's article publication, Oregon Senate minority leader Tim Knopp called on Kotek to reject Golden’s endorsement and for Oregon Senate Democratic caucus leader Rob Wagner to refuse being associated with Golden. "As elected officials, we represent constituents of all backgrounds and Jeff Golden has proven unfit for that job," Knopp said. "Southern Oregon deserves better." Oregon Democrat state Senator Jeff Golden's endorsement displayed on Kotek's website. (Fox News Digital/Tina Kotek campaign) Additionally, Oregon GOP chairman Justin Hwang called on Golden to resign. "Anytime you pull back the curtain on Democrats, you see open racism and hate," Hwang told local press.