Even if they both resign the third in line isn’t a worse choice for governor. It’d be much better to just set an example for conduct instead of being a media circus. Just take the hit and take the time off to make amends properly and show some personal growth - even being entirely cynical and saying they are faking it is better for your party, your career, and the people you represent.
What advantage does being the center of media attention for a few months give? They’re both past the point of no return: there’s photographic proof of Northam, and Fairfax has already changed his story a few times.
