Today, Dr. Ralph Northam condemned Ku Klux Klan’s plan to rally in Charlottesville this Saturday and called on Ed Gillespie to join him in a bipartisan stand against hate.

STATEMENT: Northam Condemns Planned Charlottesville KKK Rally, Calls On Gillespie To Do The Same

Richmond, Va. – Today, Dr. Ralph Northam condemned Ku Klux Klan’s plan to rally in Charlottesville this Saturday and called on Ed Gillespie to join him in a bipartisan stand against hate.

Dr. Ralph Northam today issued the following statement condemning the planned KKK rally in Charlottesville this weekend:

“When the values of our commonwealth are under attack, we are called to speak out. This weekend, the Ku Klux Klan is rallying in Charlottesville to share an ideology of hatred and bigotry, which conflict with Virginia’s values of openness, diversity, and inclusion. I am calling on Ed Gillespie to join me in condemning this disgusting attempt to intimidate the people of Charlottesville.

“Standing up to the KKK’s efforts to instill fear into our communities goes beyond partisan politics. I hope Ed Gillespie will join me in sending a loud and clear message that Virginians will not stand for this. Should he decline, I think that speaks volumes about his ability to lead.”