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Virginia
Va. reeling amid scandals for top 3 officials
The top three officials in Virginia's government are now all caught in separate scandals. State Attorney General Mark Herring admitted Wednesday he wore blackface to a college costume party in 1980. A few days ago, Herring called for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resign over a yearbook photo showing a man in blackface. There is also an allegation of sexual misconduct against Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, which he denies. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Future uncertain for Va. Democrats
A crisis is growing in Virginia within the Democratic party. The political futures of the state's top three elected officials are uncertain amid several scandals. Ed O'Keefe reports.
3 top Virginia officials face scandals
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has admitted dressing in blackface for a party in college. A similar revelation has Governor Ralph Northam under fire, while Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax denies allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in 2004. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has a look at what would happen if they are all forced to resign.
Virginia AG admits to dressing in blackface as a student
Mark Herring dressed as the rapper Kurtis Blow as a 19-year-old college student
Uncertain future for Virginia's top Democrats amid several scandals
First, it was Virginia's governor. Then, the lieutenant governor. Now the state attorney general
Woman details alleged sexual assault by Virginia lieutenant governor
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax has repeatedly denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2004
Trump urges late-term abortion ban during State of the Union
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Northam's former classmates "fully believe" he is not in racist photo
The Virginia governor has been under fire after a racist photo was uncovered on his 1984 medical school yearbook page
Med school will publish report on racist photos
Officials from the medical school Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam attended spoke about racist photo that appeared on his yearbook page. A community advisory board and law firm are investigating
Ralph Northam's staff standing by him for now, source says
The Democrat, elected in 2017, is under fire over a racist photo printed under his name in a 1984 yearbook
Virginia governor rebuffs calls to resign
The country is reeling from the controversy surrounding Virginia Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam. Former Democratic state delegate Michael Futrell, Republican strategist Shermichael Singleton and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Northam facing calls to resign
National political figures are calling for Gov. Ralph Northam to resign over a racist picture that appeared on his medical school yearbook page. Now, the man who would succeed him is also facing allegations from his past. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Former supporters call on Virginia gov to resign over racist photo
Gov. Ralph Northam has been under fire since a racist photo from his 1984 medical school yearbook page emerged
Virginia's lieutenant governor denies sexual assault allegation
"I have lived my life in a way that I'm proud of," Fairfax told reporters on Monday
Virginia gov. refusing to resign over photo
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is resisting growing calls from members of his own party to resign over a racist yearbook photo from 1984. A picture surfaced showing a man dressed in blackface and another dressed in a KKK robe and hood. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with the latest.
Virginia's lieutenant governor denies sex assault allegation
At the Virginia state Capitol on Monday, Democratic Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of Virginia strongly denied an uncorroborated sexual assault allegation first published by a conservative website, calling the accusation a "smear" and "character assassination." His remarks Monday afternoon come as many Democrats are calling for Gov. Ralph Northam to resign over the revelation of racist yearbook photos from his time in medical school, which would elevate Fairfax to the governorship.
Northam meets with top aides amid pressure to resign
Northam met with administration officials of color Sunday as he faces mounting pressure to step down as governor
Virginia governor resists calls to resign
Embattled Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is resisting calls to resign over a racist photo in his medical school yearbook. Northam at first apologized for the 1984 photo, which shows one man dressed as a KKK member and another in what appears to be blackface. But over the weekend, the Democrat changed course and said he's not in the photo. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Gov. Ralph Northam will not resign
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said he will not resign despite backlash over a racist image in his medical school yearbook that shows a man in blackface standing next to a man in a Ku Klux Klan robe. Northam said he is not pictured in the photo.
Northam denies being in racist photo
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said he did not appear in a racist photo featured in his medical school yearbook. One image showed a man in blackface standing next to another man wearing a Ku Klux Klan costume. Ed O' Keefe reports.
Northam under fire for racist yearbook photo
Virginia's Republican chairman on Friday called for Gov. Ralph Northam to resign after an old yearbook photo turned up with a racist picture on his page. Chip Reid reports.
Virginia Democrats urge Northam to resign
CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, who is facing increasing pressure to resign over the emergence of a racist photograph.
Virginia governor says he was not in racist yearbook photo
Gov. Ralph Northam claimed that he was not one of the two people in the racist photo in his yearbook
Trump tweets "unforgivable!" about governor's racist yearbook photos
Northam said Friday night he is "deeply sorry for the decision I made to appear as I did in this photo"
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Shutdown deal moves to the House after Senate passage
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Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
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Saudis to host investment summit in D.C. during crown prince's visit, sources say
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Democrat Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in 7 weeks after winning House election
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Advocacy group wants prosecutor Lindsey Halligan investigated by state bar
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