Rep. Ben Cline calls for Gov. Ralph Northam's resignation

This comes after a racially offensive photo resurfaced from a 1984 yearbook

WASHINGTON – In the wake of a picture from Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam yearbook resurfacing,    Congressman Ben Cline, a Republican who represents Virginia's 6th District, is calling for his resignation.

Cline released this statement Saturday:

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“I am disappointed and saddened by the recently discovered photos involving Governor Northam,” Cline said. “The racist behavior depicted in the photos has no place in Virginia, and I strongly condemn it. I hope the Governor will make the best decision for the future of our Commonwealth and step down immediately.”


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