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In reply to the discussion: Hmm, The Northam thing might be like Franken after all. Original story by former Brietbarter [View all]DonCoquixote
(13,616 posts)Mr. Northam at some point decided to go into politics, 2007 to be exact. Now, anyone who goes into politics knows your dirty laundry and last deeds can be called into account. Of course, he had more than 25 years deal with the fallback, plenty of time to be public, to work with African Americans, to at the very least NOT vote for George W Bush.
He did none of that. Indeed, he tried to avoid ding it even as he knew there was a potential time bomb. he only dealt with it when he was caught, and even then tried to deny the fact.
The point is, it might have been "the past", but part of the reason we correct mistakes made in the past is because we do not want to repeat them again. That is the difference between a baby spoiling his diapers and a grown person going to the bathroom. If he wanted to assume office, he needed to deal with his past, and frankly, still does.