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In reply to the discussion: How about we do this? We don't demand people resign without an investigation being completed [View all]MustLoveBeagles
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When the story with the governor first surfaced, I didn't believe it was the result of ratfucking until the allegations against the Lt. Governor came to light right after. It gave me pause and made me reconsider that possibility. This weeks events have had me reeling so I'll try my best to make some sense of my feelings in this post.
I have to confess that when all this started I was shocked and disgusted by the blackface photo and still am truth be told. I thought that the governor initially handled it appropriately. I thought his apology was sincere until he backtracked and changed his story. His tone deaf and embarrassing press conference on Saturday didn't help matters either. It's something that still makes me cringe thinking about it. I felt at that time that he'd disgraced himself and I wanted him to resign. I still sort of feel that way but realize that circumstances have changed. He does need to make amends to his constituents and prove with his actions going forward that he really has changed and realizes the hurt his actions have caused. I'm now willing to give him another chance and hope that he doesn't blow it this time.
The rape accusations against Lt. Governor, coming immediately after the revelations about the Governor were also shocking. On the surface the two women, especially the first accuser, seem very credible. Still I think an investigation of the allegations is in order. I'm not comfortable with calling for his resignation based on accusations alone. There has to be some proof. I'm dismayed by the piling on of this man before all the facts are known.
Attorney General Herring volunteered the info on his own blackface incident. He apologized and showed genuine remorse for his actions. Unlike the Governor, he didn't recant his apology later and make an ass of himself at a press conference. He should not resign.