Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pam Northam at the start of the Feb 2 press conference. Slideshow February 5, 2019 Northam Faces Pressure to Resign Scott Elmquist On Saturday, Feb. 2, embattled Virginia Governor Ralph Northam held a press conference to defend himself against charges of racism. Protesters held two separate rallies just outside the Executive Mansion urging him to step down. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp TRENDING Books Shrewd Operator Music Late Bloomer Fashion Pressure Drop Books Days of Future Passed WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW — straight to your inbox * indicates required Email Address *First Name Last Name Our mailing lists: The Scoop | Best things to eat, drink, see, hear, and do this weekend.Sunday With Style | The ultimate cure for those Sunday scaries.The Feed | Dining guides, columns, and news about the city’s restaurant scene.Stills | Roundup of the best photos of the month.Datebook | Best events to fill your calendar this month.