Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, vowed to stay in the race despite a report that he made lewd and offensive comments on a pornography website over a decade ago. The report by CNN revealed that Robinson expressed support for bringing back slavery, referred to himself as a “black NAZI,” and shared sexually graphic stories under a username on a pornographic site. In response to the report, Robinson denied the allegations, calling them “tabloid trash” and affirmed his commitment to the race.
The incident has created controversy in the gubernatorial race, where Robinson, backed by former President Donald Trump, is running against Democratic candidate Josh Stein. Despite the negative attention, Robinson’s campaign remains resolute, with spokespersons refuting the claims and expressing confidence in Robinson’s ability to win the election. Some Republicans have expressed concern over the reported comments, but others have stood by Robinson, stating that the allegations are false or taken out of context.
Democrats swiftly criticized Robinson, labeling him as unfit for the position of governor. Various controversial comments attributed to Robinson over the years, relating to abortion, the LGBTQ community, and transgender issues, have also been highlighted. Polls show that Stein has consistently led in the race, but Trump has shown support for Robinson, referring to him as a strong candidate. Despite calls for him to drop out of the race, Robinson has remained steadfast, vowing to continue and win the election with the support of voters.
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