Northam, an anons theory:
This is a plan by the Dems. They are eating one of their own to place Justin Fairbanks (the male version of Stacy Abrams) because they knew he would never win an actual election. He wasn't even shown on campaign flyers in many areas of VA. This not only is to get Fairbanks in but it also sets the way for a black woman to run for President. Kamala is the Dems chosen one. They are going to pull this sneaky bullshit to guilt their base into voting for a black woman. To them, it's the only way to beat Trumps winning.