Republican candidate for Governor in North Carolina, Mark Robinson, faced controversy after it was revealed that he made lewd and inflammatory comments on a pornography website over a decade ago. Despite this, Robinson vowed to remain in the race, denying the report as “tabloid trash.” He called the allegations against him false and reassured his supporters that he is staying in the race to win it.
In response to the report, some Republicans, including Sen. Ted Budd, expressed concern over Robinson’s comments, while others, like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, said they couldn’t support him if the allegations were true. However, the North Carolina Republican Party stood by Robinson, dismissing the accusations as personal attacks from the Left.
Democrats quickly criticized Robinson, calling him unfit to serve as governor. Rep. Jeff Jackson said the content of the report made him sick and suggested that Robinson dropping out of the race would benefit North Carolina. The stakes of the race were emphasized, with the Democratic Governors Association labeling Robinson as unhinged and dangerous.
Despite the backlash, Robinson has continued his campaign, backed by former President Donald Trump. Polls have shown Robinson trailing his Democratic opponent, Josh Stein. If Robinson were to drop out, state law dictates that the North Carolina GOP would select a replacement, but time constraints would complicate the process. Overall, Robinson’s controversial comments have brought negative attention to his campaign, particularly on issues such as abortion, transgender rights, and LGBTQ+ discrimination.
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