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Virginia governor asked to resign over past racist photo

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Virginia Gov. Dr. Ralph Northam has apologized about a photo that emerged Friday showing him in racist garb, while he was a medical student in 1984. The photo depicts two men posing, one in black face and the other in a KKK outfit.  The governor did not say which outfit he was wearing, perhaps understanding both were offensive and problematic.  "This behavior is not in keeping with who I am today, : said Northam. The Virginia GOP has called for his resignation: “Racism has no place in Virginia,” said RPV Chairman Jack Wilson. “These pictures are wholly inappropriate. If Governor Northam appeared in blackface or dressed in a KKK robe, he should resign immediately.” Rep. Bobby Scott, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Cory Booker have joined the chorus of other politicians across the country (from both parties) who are calling for Gov. Northam's resignation. Thus far, he has not cooperated. Let's keep the racist photo of Gov. Ralph Northam and his reluctanc...