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Youngkin appointee resigns after remarks about Civil War
Previously at DU:
Fri Jul 22, 2022: Youngkin's pick for Historic Resources Board under fire for defending the Confederacy
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Youngkin appointee resigns after remarks about Civil War
The Associated Press
August 3, 2022, 12:45 PM
A Virginia woman Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources has resigned after making widely criticized remarks about Confederate statues and the Civil War.
A spokeswoman for Youngkin confirmed to Richmond TV station WRIC Tuesday that Ann McLean had resigned from the board effective Monday.
McLean had criticized the push to remove Confederate monuments and in an interview after her appointment had defended secession by the Southern states.
Those and other remarks drew widespread criticism from Democrats. Porter says the governor was in disagreement with McLean’s prior comments. ... McLean did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment Wednesday.
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Youngkin appointee resigns after remarks about Civil War
The Associated Press
August 3, 2022, 12:45 PM
A Virginia woman Gov. Glenn Youngkin appointed to the Virginia Board of Historic Resources has resigned after making widely criticized remarks about Confederate statues and the Civil War.
A spokeswoman for Youngkin confirmed to Richmond TV station WRIC Tuesday that Ann McLean had resigned from the board effective Monday.
McLean had criticized the push to remove Confederate monuments and in an interview after her appointment had defended secession by the Southern states.
Those and other remarks drew widespread criticism from Democrats. Porter says the governor was in disagreement with McLean’s prior comments. ... McLean did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment Wednesday.
Copyright © 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.
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