But, because people like to blame the other side politically, this has become an issue outside the Commonwealth of Virginia.

once more trot out their "both sides do it" crap. Now they have one example for the Dems so that equals any and all that Republicans do.

Also, with state races this year this may be a way for the media to create a horse race. They need a horse race to get eyeballs which in turn raises their advertising fees.

just an opinion.

Just how many states have general elections this year?

of comments from DU members in their diaries and comments have expressed a similar view. I don't have a pony in the world of Virginia officials, I do not live there. Let Virginia decide and take action on their consensus.

Should he stay or should he go? What say you Virginia?

Knowing that Republicans are behind the publication of the picture in question as well as the accusation against Fairfax, I prefer to wait and see what’s going to happen next instead of asking for Northam’s immediate resignation.

I don’t think every local issue should stay local, because it obviously depends on the severity of the incident in question, but in Northam’s case, I absolutely agree with you.

Northam will be keeping his head down for a few days to see how this Fairfax accusation pans out.

This is a symptom of a pathology that is embedded in a culture that relies on white supremacy. The fact that it festers within our government is nationally relevant.

Just wanted to kick this back to the first page to possibly spur further thoughts or discussion (and not for any self-seeking attention or self-serving reasons).

But I would think most consumers of national news media know that racism is bad.

Mind you, I'm not in any way defending Northam or saying he should defy the sense of Virginians if they say he should resign. But whether they do or don't, or whether he does or doesn't, isn't my call, is it?

What happens in Virginia impacts the 2019 Leg races, which impacts redistricting and voter protections in 2020. How's that?

If this were a city council person of some little known town, probably not.

But there are only 50 states in this country, so if something significant arises about one of them, it's probably going to get attention.

If you can answer that question you can answer your own.