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malaise

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59. The party has to screen candidates more thoroughly

Reply to OliverQ (Reply #57)

Fri Feb 1, 2019, 08:09 PM

Feb 2019

We all know ReTHUGs will do anything to destroy Dems.

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Statement from Northam apologizing for yearbook [View all] octoberlib Feb 2019 OP

Well I don't say this lightly but I think he should step down. manor321 Feb 2019 #1

But we forgive Kevin Hart. Tipperary Feb 2019 #14

Kevin Hart isn't a politician. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #20

Completely agree. Kurt V. Feb 2019 #61

I agree nt d_r Feb 2019 #79

he needs to resign, especially with a good Democratic Lt. Gov waiting in the wings. jezebel321 Feb 2019 #2

The legislature would pick the new Lt. Governor so that is a bad idea...35 years ago... Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #31

+1000 ehrnst Feb 2019 #56

Thanks Demsrule86 Feb 2019 #95

This is bad but Duppers Feb 2019 #65

well, this is the confirmation I've been waiting on. It is HIM in the photos--he needs to go. hlthe2b Feb 2019 #3

waiting for Virginia voters to speak Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2019 #4

Well, I'm just one. I think it's awful and will defer to spooky3 Feb 2019 #26

"comedy" from even that recently is cringe-worthy now Hermit-The-Prog Feb 2019 #82

One of my favorite sitcoms of the 1990s-early aughts spooky3 Feb 2019 #85

Another vote for stepping down. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2019 #5

He was an adult when he chose to appear like this. madaboutharry Feb 2019 #6

This was definitely a Republican hit piece bringing this up. OliverQ Feb 2019 #7

This is his photo malaise Feb 2019 #17

He also ran on a campaign of tearing down Confederate monuments. OliverQ Feb 2019 #27

I want to rec this response but I can't. Rainbow Droid Feb 2019 #35

Actually you can somewhat, like +1000 or something else to show big agreement. Blue_true Feb 2019 #40

Everyone makes mistakes however, Brawndo Feb 2019 #41

So when I was 7 years old and carved a swastika on a bathroom toilet stall that makes me a Nazi? Rainbow Droid Feb 2019 #48

Were you a mature, sentient, doctor at 7 years old? Brawndo Feb 2019 #62

There's no perfect candidate, and people change. Lets not forget those two facts, Rainbow Droid Feb 2019 #86

I'm sure he does feel genuine remorse but Brawndo Feb 2019 #88

The situation you describe already exists, and I'm not suggesting we defend him. Rainbow Droid Feb 2019 #90

Of course people change malaise Feb 2019 #43

Yeah he should have mentioned, but my guess is he didn't remember OliverQ Feb 2019 #57

The party has to screen candidates more thoroughly malaise Feb 2019 #59

Especially when we make it so easy for them by eating our own. OliverQ Feb 2019 #60

None of mine dress up in black face malaise Feb 2019 #66

A Republican had to resign last week in Florida after appearing in blackface. octoberlib Feb 2019 #45

Yeah, the republicans made him pose for the photo....... Takket Feb 2019 #21

He also ran on a campaign of tearing down Confederate monuments. OliverQ Feb 2019 #24

ITA. LisaL Feb 2019 #28

Exactly! 👍 Duppers Feb 2019 #67

He should have owned up to this before now EffieBlack Feb 2019 #71

Maybe he didn't remember it? I doubt he looks at his yearbook from 35 years ago. OliverQ Feb 2019 #81

He doesn't remember putting on blackface or wearing a KKK robe and hood as a grown-assed man? EffieBlack Feb 2019 #83

Actually, if he resigns, as he should, the GOP loses Freethinker65 Feb 2019 #38

But that's what the GOP wanted. They want him out of office due to his abortion views. OliverQ Feb 2019 #58

I think they wanted him severely damaged to use him to paint all Democrats pro abortion on demand Freethinker65 Feb 2019 #87

Disturbing that he did something like that while in medical school. Fairfax will be a very Glimmer of Hope Feb 2019 #8

I voted for him and I don't care how sorry he is. I'm sickened and lilactime Feb 2019 #9

The political winds are against him. RDANGELO Feb 2019 #10

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnope. Fatal move. nolabear Feb 2019 #11

Bye bye n/t malaise Feb 2019 #12

The only thing I can say is this is the first republican apology i've Seen that was actually an MLAA Feb 2019 #13

He is a Democrat. madaboutharry Feb 2019 #15

Sorry, I wrongly thought he was a repug. Thanks for correcting me. MLAA Feb 2019 #91

That's because he's not a republican. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2019 #16

Thanks for correcting me. MLAA Feb 2019 #93

I mean given their track record. I can't blame people for assuming. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2019 #94

It is actually one of the few true apologies I have seen from anyone in any party. Ms. Toad Feb 2019 #47

What???!!! Duppers Feb 2019 #51

Sorry, thanks for correcting me. MLAA Feb 2019 #92

He needs to resign. Drunken Irishman Feb 2019 #18

Begone jberryhill Feb 2019 #19

I'm not young.. I remember 1984 backabby-blue Feb 2019 #22

He probably has to resign...but Buckeyeblue Feb 2019 #23

He should've have been open and up front about this standingtall Feb 2019 #25

Rick Wilson said the same thing. octoberlib Feb 2019 #32

You nailed it malaise Feb 2019 #46

This EffieBlack Feb 2019 #73

We don't need another Robert Byrd in the party. Sorry this happened. How did it go Hoyt Feb 2019 #29

he supports liberal causes right now unlike robert byrd JI7 Feb 2019 #33

I know. But there are people who support liberal causes that haven't done racist junk Hoyt Feb 2019 #37

Exhibit A; why Medical Schools shouldn't have Yearbooks. maxsolomon Feb 2019 #30

So you are saying if it is hidden it's ok. Blue_true Feb 2019 #52

I'm saying people have too many opportunities to parade their ignorance. maxsolomon Feb 2019 #68

Bye. Freethinker65 Feb 2019 #34

I knew better than that shit in 1984 ismnotwasm Feb 2019 #36

Me too, on the knowing better part Bradshaw3 Feb 2019 #76

fuckin' a d_b Feb 2019 #80

How has he done since being elected ? OnDoutside Feb 2019 #39

Even before being elected governor, he had a good track record in regards to issues that Blue_true Feb 2019 #55

Thanks. I guess the next 24 hours will tell. OnDoutside Feb 2019 #64

Yes. His history is being examined right now. nt Blue_true Feb 2019 #69

If that photo was discovered during his gubernatorial campaign he and we would have been sunk. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2019 #42

I had the same thought. octoberlib Feb 2019 #49

I disagree - he could have explained how far he had come malaise Feb 2019 #50

I don't think so. LisaL Feb 2019 #53

He could have.......for all the good it would have done for his campaign. WillowTree Feb 2019 #75

It was 35 years ago. He probably doesn't even remember taking the photo. BlueStater Feb 2019 #78

If it wasn't a big deal that he doesn't remember, there's more where that came from EffieBlack Feb 2019 #84

Yeah.......What EffieBlack said............. WillowTree Feb 2019 #89

He had to know that he would never be president Renew Deal Feb 2019 #44

Time to place him on resignation watch. SaschaHM Feb 2019 #54

I can't believe this... Mike Nelson Feb 2019 #63

How effed up does a school environment have to be that something like this slipped under EffieBlack Feb 2019 #70

Why would the school think this picture was okay to publish or that nickname? octoberlib Feb 2019 #74

I think he should resign. Goodheart Feb 2019 #72

Medical School??? Raven Feb 2019 #77