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(58,724 posts) Fri Feb 1, 2019, 05:41 PM Feb 2019

Va. Gov. Northam's medical school yearbook page shows men in blackface, KKK robe [View all]

A photograph on Gov. Ralph Northam (D)’s medical school yearbook page shows a man wearing blackface next to another person in Ku Klux Klan robe.

The image is in a 1984 yearbook from Eastern Virginia Medical School on a page with other photos of Northam and personal information about the future governor.

Northam, a pediatric neurologist, graduated from the Norfolk medical school in 1984 after earlier graduating from Virginia Military Institute.

The page is labeled Ralph Shearer Northam, along with pictures of him in a jacket and tie, casual clothes and alongside his restored Corvette.

It shows two people, one in plaid pants, bow tie and black faced, and the other in full Klan robes. Both men appear to be holding beer cans.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-gov-northams-medical-school-yearbook-page-shows-men-in-blackface-kkk-robe/2019/02/01/517a43ee-265f-11e9-90cd-dedb0c92dc17_story.html

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Va. Gov. Northam's medical school yearbook page shows men in blackface, KKK robe [View all] oberliner Feb 2019 OP

Lt Gov. Justin Fairfax will be the new Governor if Northam steps down. He'll have to, won't he? octoberlib Feb 2019 #1

84? It is 35 years old for God's sake. Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #8

That's a very lame excuse. onenote Feb 2019 #12

Honestly I don't give a damn. I doubt it was even considered bad then...thank God we have evolved. Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #15

Also, a Republican would never resign over such nonsense...they must laugh themselves silly over Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #19

A Republican literally resigned just a couple weeks ago for this... Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #22

Was that 35 years old? No. Case closed. LBM20 Feb 2019 #48

lol no, no it's not case closed. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #61

Yes you do. You don't go back in history and judge people based on evolved standards. wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #106

what is the statute of limitations of racism? Takket Feb 2019 #66

My guess is 50 years Polybius Feb 2019 #120

This message was self-deleted by its author InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2019 #60

That was after Katrina and he was a Katrina victim...and it as what 10 years ago. This is a 35 year Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #70

There's no statute of limitations on racism, sorry. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #72

No I wouldnt. Eko Feb 2019 #82

This is why racism continues to exist... Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #91

15 years and 35 years is quite a difference. Eko Feb 2019 #92

You said 20 years you wouldn't care - what's a measly five years between that? Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #94

Yes it did. Eko Feb 2019 #95

You're not really comparing Obama's stance toward gay marriage to black face, right? Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #101

What?? Eko Feb 2019 #102

Nope. Not at all. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #116

Give me a break. Eko Feb 2019 #124

Give me a break. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #125

No where did I dismiss it. Eko Feb 2019 #126

Comparing it to Obama's stance on gay marriage is absolutely dismissing it. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #130

I happen to think that Eko Feb 2019 #131

Obama never claimed gay people should not marry... Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #132

Well now way to change the goalposts in the same post. Eko Feb 2019 #135

The leaps you'll go to defend racism. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #136

Where have I defended racism? Eko Feb 2019 #140

Of course I would especially if we had a Democratic legislature who would appoint a Democrat. Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #118

I wouldn't go that far Polybius Feb 2019 #121

Robert Byrd's racism was an albatross around his neck for his entire political career. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #122

This message was self-deleted by its author spooky3 Feb 2019 #84

of course they bdamomma Feb 2019 #115

It was costuming and goofing 35 damn years ago. EVERYONE has done something dumb in life. My god! LBM20 Feb 2019 #41

I am only a little bit younger snpsmom Feb 2019 #68

Good lord, black face is not "costuming". NYC Liberal Feb 2019 #71

Blackface isn't "costuming." EffieBlack Feb 2019 #76

Especially in 1984. sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #129

Uh, no. Not this crass and dumb. eom sprinkleeninow Feb 2019 #127

Is this indicative of his current behavior? Bettie Feb 2019 #79

He wasn't even in the picture. Kill the year book editor. wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #105

The down side is that Justin's replacement as Lieutenant Governor will be picked by the legislature onenote Feb 2019 #13

Crap. octoberlib Feb 2019 #16

Northam isn't going to step down over a 35 year old picture...and why would we even consider it if Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #17

None of us know what, if anything, he had to do with it. onenote Feb 2019 #20

Post removed Post removed Feb 2019 #42

The lieutenant governor would then be appointed by the rightie legislature...very bad idea for Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #67

Eggs-actly. Not to mention the committee vote (Jan 28) in VA House on "abortion" kerfuffle bill, MFGsunny Feb 2019 #128

Would Fairfax be eligible for re-election? Renew Deal Feb 2019 #54

Unclear onenote Feb 2019 #81

Was Northam one of them? No? hmmm... hlthe2b Feb 2019 #2

Yep. octoberlib Feb 2019 #10

Please stop saying "conservative." They are RADICAL RIGHT WINGERS! LBM20 Feb 2019 #28

I didn't say it. It's from the article. octoberlib Feb 2019 #39

Good. The article's author should stop saying it. It is RIGHT WING SHIT! LBM20 Feb 2019 #45

Oh Ober - it's nothing more than a snapshot of race reconciliation! harumph Feb 2019 #3

The blackface picture is on his page so the ? is--was he one of those guys book_worm Feb 2019 #4

If this is real, he better step down. rogue emissary Feb 2019 #5

It was originally published by a right wing blog. I am suspicious, too. octoberlib Feb 2019 #7

That's my initial feeling. rogue emissary Feb 2019 #9

But the legislature (GOP) will chose the replacement for Northam's relacement. Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #18

If GOP pick his replacement he CANT step down, to do so would be INSANE Eliot Rosewater Feb 2019 #26

The replacement would be Dem Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. octoberlib Feb 2019 #40

I don't know how it works. I thought the LT Governor becomes Governor and the Lt Governor would Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #119

Even if Northam, it is costuming 35 years ago. Northam is no racist. No more right wing hit jobs!! LBM20 Feb 2019 #29

Again, why did it take this for long for this to come out? BlueStater Feb 2019 #34

Have you seen his statement? oberliner Feb 2019 #96

It's bad but I'd be surprised if he steps down. He doesn't have to run again underpants Feb 2019 #46

so who was responsible for the page layout and including any photos? nt msongs Feb 2019 #6

Calls for Northam to step down over this. OliverQ Feb 2019 #11

Oh FUCK the right wingers! It was 35 years ago. LBM20 Feb 2019 #31

Did we not do the same thing to Kavenaugh? Those accusations were old. AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #47

It was the lying about it and how he acted in the hearings, not dumb drinking in high school. LBM20 Feb 2019 #56

Actually it was about drinking in high school....did you watch the confirmation AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #64

Yes and high school kids do some dumb things. But the lying and the behavior at the hearing is what LBM20 Feb 2019 #85

Except....there is ZERO proof of impropriety. Your doubt not withstanding. AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #138

What Kavanaugh was accused of was a crime and his response was unacceptable EffieBlack Feb 2019 #59

As you said....Accused of, not charged or convicted of...these pictures are NOT accusations AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #65

Kavanaugh lied. Under oath. About committing a crime EffieBlack Feb 2019 #74

What crime was charged?..I don't recall a Criminal Charging document. Do you? AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #137

Looks like those snowybirdie Feb 2019 #14

Ah Sugarcoated Feb 2019 #38

Please don't compare this to 2016. John Fante Feb 2019 #107

"Racism has no place in Virginia," Jack Wilson, chairman of the Republican Party gratuitous Feb 2019 #21

Jack Wilson's party is FULL OF RACISTS. Fuck him! LBM20 Feb 2019 #32

I question why it took this long for this come out if there was any merit to it. BlueStater Feb 2019 #23

Good question. He's been in public office for 12 years underpants Feb 2019 #24

That's what I want to know. LuvNewcastle Feb 2019 #35

He has said it was him in the photo oberliner Feb 2019 #97

Oh, for Pete's sake maxsolomon Feb 2019 #25

This is over malaise Feb 2019 #27

Bullshit! 35 years ago. C'mon. Don't buy into right wing hitjobs. LBM20 Feb 2019 #36

If that is his photo he'll resign over the weekend malaise Feb 2019 #49

Well....you knew it was coming after the Kav deal. AncientGeezer Feb 2019 #52

Would you say that if it was a Republican's picture? Renew Deal Feb 2019 #55

This is the Democrat who admitted to voting for Bush and Cheney (twice!). We should have known he jalan48 Feb 2019 #30

My U.S. Senator Angus King voted for Bush the first time. He is quite progressive. C'mon. Enough. LBM20 Feb 2019 #37

Bush and Cheney authorized torture. So fuck "enough". jalan48 Feb 2019 #93

And Elizabeth Warren was a Republican until the 1990's. Enough. Please. LBM20 Feb 2019 #86

I want to see the actual book to make sure it was doctored Revanchist Feb 2019 #33

Washington Post verified the picture or else I'd think the same. octoberlib Feb 2019 #43

Northam already said it was him. bearsfootball516 Feb 2019 #77

You know, this *WOULD* be a good time Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #44

Really? EVMS? underpants Feb 2019 #50

Oh yeah, I've got a couple of stories Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #62

Northam's nickname at Virginia Military Institute was "Coonman" octoberlib Feb 2019 #73

No way he can stay now... Blue_Tires Feb 2019 #78

This was 35 years ago and he's had an excellent record ever since EffieBlack Feb 2019 #51

Northam's apology is here: FSogol Feb 2019 #57

Perfect statement. It was 35 years ago. Apologize and move on, that having been SO long ago.' LBM20 Feb 2019 #87

Exactly Owl Feb 2019 #90

Here's his response octoberlib Feb 2019 #58

Not awful, but not good enough. EffieBlack Feb 2019 #75

35 year old picture? Downtown Hound Feb 2019 #53

+1000 and folks here ignore the fact that a Republican legislature would appoint the new Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #69

How many ignore the photo because he is on the home team? Renew Deal Feb 2019 #98

It is not that. We would give the LT governor's seat to a Republican...a picture for 35 years ago Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #117

It's shameful that some people do not see the damage this causes. backabby-blue Feb 2019 #80

Go ahead and call me out Downtown Hound Feb 2019 #83

"Pussy Grabber" can be president, but a dumb costume from 35 years ago is going to sink a governor LBM20 Feb 2019 #89

Yes it was dumb. Yes it was wrong. Totally wrong. But who hasn't done something stupid in his or LBM20 Feb 2019 #88

Would you say that about a republican? Renew Deal Feb 2019 #99

Good Man! walkingman Feb 2019 #63

Do you think he should resign? oberliner Feb 2019 #100

When I was in grade school, the school sold licorice in the shape of a black baby. I even attended wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #103

Did you ever dress in a KKK costume or blackface? oberliner Feb 2019 #104

I suppose you did nothing in your life that if you ran for office Republican opposition research wasupaloopa Feb 2019 #111

Has your opinion changed on this? oberliner Feb 2019 #123

I'm willing to forgive Northam for this. John Fante Feb 2019 #108

Looks like he is digging in and not resigning oberliner Feb 2019 #109

This message was self-deleted by its author LongtimeAZDem Feb 2019 #110

Looks like "locker room talk". keithbvadu2 Feb 2019 #112

Good job! dpibel Feb 2019 #113

Thanks oberliner Feb 2019 #114

I have questions... Catherine Vincent Feb 2019 #133

Is it normal to look for the medical school yearbook of candidates running for office? oberliner Feb 2019 #134

What's your opinion on that? Kingofalldems Feb 2019 #139