Virginia governor declares state of emergency ahead of planned pro-gun rally

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency in Virginia from January 17-21, amid plans by pro-gun groups to hold a rally at the Capitol on January 20. Watch a portion of Northam's press conference.

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[josephpasquarella]

This governor needs to go. One of the worst people in America right now.

[MrPEYTON]

He should be worried. Virginia has a rich history of standing against tyrannical governments.

[MegaScorpio]

Maybe he shouldn't be trying to pass unconstitutional laws to further limit the rights of Americans.

[Tycoon_]

"When the government takes away citizen's right to bare arms it becomes the citizens duty to take away governments right to govern"
- George Washington

[stevenleslie]

Congratulations, Governor, you just now possibly doubled the size of the crowd at the capital Monday

[dovah]

Did anyone else get a sense of fear mongering in that speech?

[ericedgil]

Virginia dont let this traitor have his way.

[eagleone]

An unarmed man is a subject. An armed man is a citizen.

[Thomas-xece]

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

[bluhfer]

👎🏻 dictatorship state it sounds like to me.

[octogames]

I'm confused, ware is this threat he speaks of? His speech is pure conjecture without proof. Is this not this illegal?

[ericpettyfishing]

This dude did black face and is trying his hardest to get his lefty cred back.

[kyleveazey]

You know something similar happened in 1775. I wonder whatever became of that incident..

[thePretendgineer]

"Coming to intimidate" - Yes, you're understanding now. That is the power of the people. You want to move the goalposts when people try to boot you from office this is what happens.

[vtommy]

I haven't seen the governor this mad since people told him he couldn't wear blackface anymore.

[Oo-pewf]

What he is doing is illegal! He can't declare a state of emergency to hinder the people from demonstrating their 2nd amendment rights! Lock him up!

[fenstyvw]

Haha this guy is full of it, he's just running scared from the people

[markhoffman]

Governor, did you start this fight, or did the " hate groups " you're talking about do this ?

[doogyjay]

He is trying to escalate this. He wants violence.

[cameronash]

I don't condone killing, but if people are trying to take away your rights it is your constitutional right to defend your rights with any means necessary.