In a tweet on Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) weighed in on the controversy surrounding Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, saying it was “past time” for Northam to resign.
With the tweet, Schumer joins the ranks of top level Democrats who have called on Northam to step aside since Saturday when he admitted to wearing blackface in college.
I agree. It’s past time. Governor Northam should resign so Virginia can move forward. https://t.co/QLZgnhdwCI
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 4, 2019
But, but he’s said he will"consider" it (but only consider IF he’s no longer an effective Governor). What more can you ask??
So the right is putting the hit on the VA LT. Gov as well. If they get both of them out does the VA GOP controlled house and senate get to select the next gov and Lt. gov of VA or do they just call for a new election and pick a date that most disadvantages Democratic voters from voting?
Agreed. Good on ya Chuckie.
If Northam resigns, Fairfax would pick the next Lt. Gov. Unless something horribly damning comes out about Farifax, I doubt they would both resign at the same time.
Northam can’t carry out the duties of his office at this point. It’s not a hard call to make.