Washington Post
He admits he wore brown makeup and a wig in 1980 (he would have been 18 or 19). To be “like a black rapper” during a party at U of A.
He plans to run for governor in 2021.
Herring said of the Northam photo last friday:
"The photo, the conduct it captures, and the racist imagery invoked are all indefensible. The photo would be profoundly offensive in any circumstances, but it is also shocking and deeply disappointing to know that it pictures Governor Northam."
He called for Northam to step down the next day, saying "it is no longer possible" for him to lead the state.
I don’t know if he (Herring) just wanted to be open and honest, or to get ahead of a story in case there is a photo floating around. That said, it was smart to get ahead, why not sooner.
IMO, this should not be a dis qualifier for his job. But that’s for Virginian’s to figure out.