Justin Fairfax presides over a session of the state senate inside the capital building in dowtown Richmond. (Logan Cyrus/AFP/Getty Images)Virginia Democratic lawmakers began circulating a draft resolution Sunday to begin impeachment proceedings against Lt. Gov. Hope (D-Arlington) said he would introduce articles of impeachment if Fairfax did not resign by the end of the weekend. [Democrats grapple with Fairfax allegations in #MeToo era]A spokeswoman for Fairfax said he is opposed to the impeachment process and wants an independent investigation. As the part-time lieutenant governor, Fairfax presides over the state Senate during the legislative session and can cast tie-breaking votes.

Source: Washington Post February 10, 2019 22:39 UTC