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 United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026