Virginia Governor
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Republican Glenn Youngkin wins Virginia governor race, dealing blow to DemocratsIt is certain to add to the Democrats' anxiety about their grip on political power heading into next year's midterms, when the party's thin majority in Congress could be erased.WorldNov 2, 2021
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Virginia governor demands action on guns after mass shootingVirginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday he will summon lawmakers back to the state capitol this summer to take up a package of gun-control legislation.WorldJun 4, 2019
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‘I’m not going anywhere’: Virginia Gov. resists calls to step down over racist photoThe Democratic governor told Gayle King on CBS' 'Face the Nation' that, "Yes, I have thought about resigning." But he said he's in a position to lead and that "Virginia needs someone that can heal."PoliticsFeb 10, 2019
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Embattled Virginia politicians defy calls to step downThe tumult in Virginia began late last week, with the discovery of the photo on Gov. Ralph Northam’s yearbook profile page that showed someone in blackface standing beside another person in a Ku Klux Klan hood and robe.PoliticsFeb 9, 2019
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2nd woman accuses Virginia lieutenant governor of sexual assaultThe new accusation further clouds the fate of Virginia's government, as Justin Fairfax would take over if Gov. Ralph Northam were to resign over a racist photo that surfaced last week.PoliticsFeb 8, 2019
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Blackface explained: Racist tradition’s roots run deep in the U.S.Critics have publicly condemned "blackface" for decades, saying it dehumanizes blacks by introducing and reinforcing racial stereotypes.LifestyleFeb 7, 2019
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Sex, blackface and a lottery: What’s going on in Virginia politics?Virginia's top three elected officials are being urged to resign over two separate "blackface" scandals and a sexual assault allegation.PoliticsFeb 7, 2019
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Virginia governor meets advisers as Democrats call for resignation amid blackface rowNortham's office did not respond to questions about his plans on Monday, but local media outlets reported he was meeting with advisers.PoliticsFeb 4, 2019
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Trump weighs in on racist photo and Virginia governor, brings in abortionIn tweets Saturday night, Trump criticized Northam over his recent comments on late-term abortion.WorldFeb 2, 2019
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Democratic presidential candidates call on Virginia governor to resign over racist photoNortham apologized twice Friday after the photo surfaced and said Saturday he would remain in office despite widespread calls for him to step down.WorldFeb 2, 2019
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