Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, is facing scrutiny following the revelation of lewd and inflammatory comments he made more than a decade ago on a pornography website. Despite this, Robinson has vowed to stay in the race and denied the allegations, calling them “tabloid trash.” The report, published by CNN, outlined his posts under the username “minisoldr” on the website “Nude Africa,” where he made troubling statements including support for bringing back slavery and sharing sexually graphic stories.
The report has drawn bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern over Robinson’s past comments. The Democratic Governors Association labeled Robinson as “unhinged” and “completely unfit” to be governor. Robinson, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, is facing off against Democratic candidate Josh Stein in a closely-watched gubernatorial race.
Critics have pointed to Robinson’s controversial remarks on issues such as abortion, transgender rights, and LGBTQ rights as reasons why he is unfit for office. Stein’s campaign has highlighted these comments in ads, while public polling shows Stein leading Robinson by a significant margin. Despite these setbacks, Robinson has continued his campaign with the support of Trump and his followers.
If Robinson were to drop out of the race, the state executive committee of the North Carolina GOP would select a replacement candidate. However, time constraints may make it difficult to update the ballots with a new name. Robinson’s past statements and the recent controversy surrounding his campaign have raised questions about his viability as a candidate in the upcoming election.
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