Cline: Northam cannot effectively serve, should step down Evan Jones March 4, 2019 1 minute read Rep. Ben Cline Congressman Ben Cline says even though the immediate furor surrounding Governor Northam’s blackface yearbook photo has subsided, he still believes it is best for Virginia that Northam step down. He spoke with WFIR’s Evan Jones. Share: Post navigation Previous: Ex-teacher sentenced to 3 years in ‘celebgate’ hacking caseNext: Kaine speaks out on “disturbing” Cohen testimony Related Stories Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0 Barn fire on property where Homeplace Restaurant set to reopen soon Gene Marrano February 12, 2026 0