In a stunning reversal, Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) now says he does not believe he appears in a photo which shows two individuals in blackface and KKK uniform and has no immediate plans to resign, according to a Virginia Democrat who spoke to the embattled lawmaker, the Associated Press reports. On Friday evening, Northam acknowledged he was in the photo, yet declined to reveal which attire he wore.
The Democrat, who said they were “not authorized” to speak publically on the matter, told the news outlet that Northam is phoning state lawmakers Saturday in an attempt to shore up support that has all but evaporated the prior evening.
Northam has faced a torrent of criticism and calls for his resignation after a photo surfaced from decades ago that showed two people in racist costumes: One person is dressed in blackface, and another is wearing a full Ku Klux Klan uniform. The photo appeared in Northam’s 1984 medical school yearbook.
In his first apology, issued in a written statement, Northam called the costume he wore “clearly racist and offensive,” but he didn’t say which one he had worn.
He later issued a video statement saying he was “deeply sorry” but still committed to serving the “remainder of my term.”
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He will eventually.
ReplyDeleteDemocrats cant resign it would prove they are wrong
ReplyDeleteEh, he's a democrat. They'll hunker down until their media accomplices can smooth it over and make it go away.
ReplyDeleteThis man has very poor judgement and can't figure how he got to where he is.
ReplyDeleteHe's a baby doctor and he is for full out abortion,has friends that call him coon man,insulted black people and was going to do the moon dance until his wife stopped him,he has very poor judgement.
ReplyDeleteHe is known at college as "Coon-man" now just where do you think that came from? You think it was his constant use of "Black-Face"?? He played Michael Jackson, and Sambo in college.
ReplyDeleteHe should kicked out on abortion views and as a racist. He is a murderer of human beings.
ReplyDeleteThe choice is Not up to him > He Will be going soon !!!!!
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