Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina demanded that Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson either pursue legal action against CNN or drop his bid to become the state’s governor. Tillis stated that if the reports about Robinson were false, legal action should be taken, but if they were true, Robinson needed to take accountability for his actions. These demands came after CNN reported that Robinson had made disturbing posts on a pornography website, including referring to himself as a “black Nazi” and expressing support for slavery.
The posts made by Robinson on the pornography website were described as highly inflammatory and shocking. He made comments that supported slavery, referred to himself as a “perv,” and made derogatory statements about Muslims. CNN was able to link the posts to Robinson by analyzing biographical details and an email address that matched those of the GOP gubernatorial candidate. However, Robinson has denied that he made the posts and called the report “outrageous lies” while asserting that the words in the posts were not his own.
Despite the controversy surrounding Robinson, he has stated that he will not drop out of the race for governor. The North Carolina Republican Party has also not called on him to end his campaign, dismissing the CNN report as a smear attempt by the Left. The party believes that the election should focus on policies and issues rather than personalities. However, a recent poll shows Robinson trailing his opponent, Alissa Stein, with 47% of respondents supporting Stein and 42% supporting Robinson, leaving 7% undecided.
The demands from Sen. Thom Tillis have placed pressure on Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson to either take legal action against CNN or step back from his gubernatorial campaign. The controversy surrounding Robinson stems from disturbing posts he made on a pornography website, including expressing support for slavery and making derogatory comments about various groups. Despite denying that he made the posts, Robinson’s campaign faces challenges as he trails behind his opponent in recent polls.
Robinson has forcefully denied the allegations made by CNN, stating that the words in the posts are not reflective of his character. He has expressed his commitment to remaining in the race for governor, indicating that he is determined to continue despite the allegations against him. The North Carolina Republican Party has also stood by Robinson, dismissing the CNN report as a smear attempt by the Left and emphasizing the need for the election to focus on policies rather than personal attacks.
The controversy surrounding Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s campaign for governor has intensified as calls for legal action or withdrawal from the race are made by prominent figures such as Sen. Thom Tillis. While Robinson denies the allegations and maintains his candidacy, the polls show him trailing behind his opponent, Alissa Stein. The North Carolina Republican Party has chosen to support Robinson and dismiss the allegations as unfounded, emphasizing the importance of focusing on issues rather than personal attacks in the election. The outcome of this situation remains uncertain as the campaign continues amid controversy and criticism.
