Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is struggling to raise big money in a key election year after a blackface scandal nearly ended his political career. Virginia governors cannot serve consecutive terms but are typically their party's biggest fundraisers for off-year legislative elections. All 140 seats
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is struggling to raise big money in a key election year after a blackface scandal nearly ended his political career. But he's also managed to remain a major source of campaign cash for Democrats, including those who have previously called on him to resign.
"His fundraising is weak, and he's a drag on Democrats," Republican Party of Virginia spokesman John March said. Northam wasn't the only top Democrat to face calls for his resignation in February. Two women have publicly accused Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, which he denies. And Attorney General Mark Herring acknowledged wearing blackface a few days after calling for Northam to resign over similar past behavior. They both posted fundraising totals Monday similar to what they've traditionally raised before February.
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