Democrats are lining up to demand Justin Fairfax resign after the new revelations that he is being accused of rape by someone who knew him in college.
Here’s the former Virginia governor:
The allegations against Justin Fairfax are serious and credible. It is clear to me that he can no longer effectively serve the people of Virginia as Lieutenant Governor. I call for his immediate resignation.
— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) February 8, 2019
That is major.
Pretty much all of them called for him to resign:
In a joint statement, five Democratic congressmen from Virginia call on Fairfax to resign pic.twitter.com/2VFIHbiScn
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) February 8, 2019
All the VA House Dems except @BobbyScott have now called on Lt. Gov. Fairfax to resign after new allegations this afternoon.
— Rebecca Kaplan (@RebeccaRKaplan) February 8, 2019
AND Senator Hirono:
With this second serious and credible allegation of sexual assault, Justin Fairfax should resign. This is not a partisan issue.
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) February 8, 2019
AND Booker:
The multiple detailed allegations against the Lt. Gov. of Virginia are deeply troubling. They are serious, credible, and corroborated by others. It is no longer appropriate for him to serve. He should resign.
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) February 8, 2019
AND Gillibrand:
My statement below on Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax: pic.twitter.com/chu4oSdnbh
— Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) February 8, 2019
And..
I believe Dr. Vanessa Tyson.
— Rep. Jennifer Wexton (@RepWexton) February 8, 2019
I believe Meredith Watson.
And I believe Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax must resign.
The pressure is on, but Fairfax says the accusations are false and he will not resign:
Statement from VA Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax denying second sexual assault allegation, ends with “I will not resign.” pic.twitter.com/Tuj81iPRP7
— Sarah McCammon (@sarahmccammon) February 8, 2019
Read the really awful accusations here.
UPDATE!!!
Bernie is on board too!!
I agree with the joint statement from the Virginia House and Senate Democrats. Very serious and credible allegations have been made by two women against Lieutenant Governor Fairfax. He needs to resign.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) February 9, 2019