Virginia Democrat Ralph Northam’s campaign is dealing with yet another controversy. At an event last night, Democrat State Senator Barbara Favola, with Ralph Northam standing present, attacked Virginia Republicans as “evil.” Northam was then given an opportunity by press attending the event to distance himself from the comment – but he chose not to do so. This is yet another example of Northam’s failure of leadership as he refuses to take responsibility for his surrogate’s actions.
BARBARA FAVOLA: “My colleagues didn’t really tell you how dangerous it will be if the other side wins. They’re evil, we’re the good guys!”
Though Northam was standing just feet away from Favola during her remarks, he incredibly refused to denounce her decision to call Republicans “evil” when asked by a Washington Post reporter:
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