Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, is facing backlash after a report revealed he made lewd and inflammatory comments on a pornography website over a decade ago. Robinson, who is backed by former President Donald Trump and was elected lieutenant governor in 2020, denied the report in a video and vowed to stay in the race. Despite calls for him to drop out, Robinson’s spokesperson and the North Carolina Republican Party stood by him, while Democrats criticized him as unfit for office. The report included comments about supporting slavery and graphic sexual stories. Robinson has previously made controversial remarks on issues like abortion and LGBTQ rights. His opponent, Democratic candidate Josh Stein, has been leading in polls. If Robinson were to drop out of the race, the state Republican Party would select a replacement, but it’s unclear if a new candidate could be added to the ballots in time. Former President Trump has praised Robinson and endorsed his candidacy. The race in North Carolina is seen as crucial in the upcoming elections.
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Mark Robinson pledges to continue campaign for N.C. governor despite controversial remarks on adult website
