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33. Gov Northam will have to resign. (Copied from another post)
Sat Feb 2, 2019, 09:00 AM
Feb 2019

As an African American and a Virginia Resident, I and my family "was" proud voters for Northam. The African American vote, especially with black women, brought Northam that win.

Doesn't matter if it was 35 years ago. Doesn't matter if he is of good character now. He's a good governor and I'm quite sure Northam is a good man, a good doctor, a good veteran, and NOT a racist.

But that image is there and we all see it. But you also can't dismiss the images of African Americans during Slavery, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow. Watch the 60 Minutes segment on Lynching and The National Memorial for Peace and Justice. Look at the images of unarmed young men being killed.

Should I tell my two adult black children to dismiss the images of their heritage? So, why should I or any DU member here should easily dismiss images of Northam in either of the two individuals.

I can't take back my vote but Northam can do the right thing and resign.

and so it begins......... a kennedy Feb 2019 #1
WAPO: Northam's apology, more on controversy, what could come next. appalachiablue Feb 2019 #2
What are your thoughts? Do you think she should resign? oberliner Feb 2019 #6
Well...there is no rush to act on this... FarPoint Feb 2019 #23
Things seem to be moving pretty quickly oberliner Feb 2019 #35
I think you are correct... . FarPoint Feb 2019 #43
No then Virginia will then get a repuke governor this will be repuke power grab kimbutgar Feb 2019 #3
The Lt. Governor is a Democrat Jose Garcia Feb 2019 #4
Ok now I feel a little better. kimbutgar Feb 2019 #5
But Lt. Governor will be replaced by a Republican, should he become Governor. LisaL Feb 2019 #7
And the effect of that ? OnDoutside Feb 2019 #27
A black Democrat. George II Feb 2019 #10
Should ask Kamala. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #26
I am sick of Democrats beating up on other Dems Desert grandma Feb 2019 #8
So, if Cavanaugh were a Democrat, you would have dismissed Jose Garcia Feb 2019 #9
Yes. Desert grandma Feb 2019 #11
So based on your logic you are going to not judge OJ Simpson in 10 years greatbaldeagle Feb 2019 #18
Its ridiculous to compare murder to wearing a costume nt Fresh_Start Feb 2019 #40
I was referring to the comment about Cavanaugh (attempted rape) greatbaldeagle Feb 2019 #41
Jesus I am laughing my ass off ChubbyStar Feb 2019 #12
Not the same thing. Northam is a democratically elected Gov in a STATE. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #47
Young and partying or joking around? Really? greatbaldeagle Feb 2019 #15
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Desert grandma Feb 2019 #16
You didn't answer my question. greatbaldeagle Feb 2019 #17
I do not think it is funny Desert grandma Feb 2019 #20
I was born and raised in the deep south. You misunderstand in part. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #48
You are marginalizing what the KKK represents greatbaldeagle Feb 2019 #55
Yes, I would say the same thing. Prince Harry dressed as a Nazi for a costume party. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #56
So you agree with Trump. There were fine people on both sides in Charlottesville? greatbaldeagle Feb 2019 #62
Oh, stop it. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #64
No. I won't stop. greatbaldeagle Feb 2019 #65
Why are you singling out Harris? Castro, Brown, and Booker have all called for Northam to resign. pnwmom Feb 2019 #22
The same cast of characters who ousted Franken. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #49
You're calling the large MAJORITY of Senators a "cast of characters." 32 signed the letter in a day. pnwmom Feb 2019 #51
It was a factual statement. The same people who ousted Franken. And no...not at 30-something... Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #52
No, not factual. There were 32 signers on the first day, and McAuliffe isn't even in the Senate. n/t pnwmom Feb 2019 #53
I have the Franken list. I was referring to the Northam list. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #57
McAuliffe never jumped on the "Franken" list, though 32 Senators did. nt pnwmom Feb 2019 #58
McAuliffe is new. He wasn't on the list when I posted that. What are you arguing about? nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #59
Yes, he was. I posted about him right away, #22. n/t pnwmom Feb 2019 #60
That was not in the main OP, okay? What ARE you arguing about? What's your problem? Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #61
Coming on the heels of this. Izzy Blue Feb 2019 #13
Each state should decide how to handle scandals with its govt elected officials. Honeycombe8 Feb 2019 #50
I agree with Senator Harris UniqueUserName Feb 2019 #14
She jumped on the xxqqqzme Feb 2019 #19
I will vote for a democrat but I hope it's not Harris Demonaut Feb 2019 #21
Do you realize Booker, Castro, and Brown have also called on Northam to resign? pnwmom Feb 2019 #24
Harris and Castro were the first two - almost immediately oberliner Feb 2019 #25
So what? It all happened on the same day. Maybe some of the others were taking a nap. pnwmom Feb 2019 #28
The first ones out seem to get the strongest reaction oberliner Feb 2019 #32
I give Kamala Harris a thumbs down on this one LawnKorn Feb 2019 #29
Me too. Its Al Franken al over again. onetexan Feb 2019 #30
Youthful indiscretion? Codeine Feb 2019 #42
Ah, yes. The 25 year-old youth. Politicub Feb 2019 #45
I am already hearing how K Harris is unfit because of her tough on crime stance as prosecutor delisen Feb 2019 #31
Gov Northam will have to resign. (Copied from another post) djacq Feb 2019 #33
Seems like that's where this is headed oberliner Feb 2019 #34
Gonna live by the sword.... Maxheader Feb 2019 #36
Kamala that is pure political while INdemo Feb 2019 #37
Please provide a source for the senate republicans that Harris let "slip" Politicub Feb 2019 #46
When a politician did something stupid in the past, Cold War Spook Feb 2019 #38
We do ourselves no favors dkhbrit Feb 2019 #39
Good for Harris and all the other elected officials who call for his resignation SharonClark Feb 2019 #44
Good for her. obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2019 #54
Hillary Clinton, "This has gone on too long. There is nothing to debate. He must resign" Baclava Feb 2019 #63
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