Summary of North Carolina governor's race rocked by CNN report on GOP candidate
Summary of North Carolina governor's race rocked by CNN report on GOP candidate
Lt. Gov. MARK ROBINSON facing scrutiny due to offensive comments on a pornographic site; including racist remarks, expressing desire for slavery, and using derogatory language towards Martin Luther King Jr. Robinson denies allegations, attributing them to political opponent JOSH STEIN. As a prominent figure in Republican circles, Robinson's future in the gubernatorial race is uncertain. Sen. Ted Budd refrains from taking a position on Robinson's candidacy, emphasizing the need for gathering more information. The controversy has raised concerns among Republicans about Robinson's electoral viability. If elected, Robinson would be the first Black governor of NORTH CAROLINA, with former President Donald Trump endorsing him as "Martin Luther King on steroids."
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North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson posted a slew of incendiary, explicit and racist comments on a pornographic website more than a decade ago, according to CNN.
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Lt. Gov. MARK ROBINSON facing scrutiny due to offensive comments on a pornographic site; including racist remarks, expressing desire for slavery, and using derogatory language towards Martin Luther King Jr. Robinson denies allegations, attributing them to political opponent JOSH STEIN. As a prominent figure in Republican circles, Robinson's future in the gubernatorial race is uncertain. Sen. Ted Budd refrains from taking a position on Robinson's candidacy, emphasizing the need for gathering more information. The controversy has raised concerns among Republicans about Robinson's electoral viability. If elected, Robinson would be the first Black governor of NORTH CAROLINA, with former President Donald Trump endorsing him as "Martin Luther King on steroids."