Mark Robinson

2024 - 9 - 22

Trump's Golden Boy or the 'Black Nazi'? The Mark Robinson Circus!

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What do Trump endorsements, offensive comments, and governor races have in common? Meet Mark Robinson!

In the run-up to the US Presidential Elections, all eyes are on Donald Trump's favored candidate for North Carolina governor, Mark Robinson. Robinson, the state’s Lieutenant Governor, has managed to stir up significant controversy with inflammatory comments that have many questioning whether he’s fit for office. His provocative remarks, including allegations that veer dangerously close to racist and anti-Semitic slurs, have drawn sharp criticism from various political figures, including South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham. The GOP is split on how to address these controversies, revealing a growing rift within the party.

Graham recently stated, "If the reports about Robinson are false, then he has the best lawsuit in the history of lawsuits!" However, the senator did not shy away from categorically labeling the allegations against Robinson as serious, suggesting that if proven true, they would disqualify him from public office. Meanwhile, allegations of Robinson's offensive remarks have sparked debates about the kind of candidates the Republican Party is supporting as they gear up for the elections.

Mark Robinson's brand of politics appears to thrive on controversy; he received overwhelming support in the primaries, winning by over 45 points. Yet his popularity raises compelling questions about the limits of electoral tolerance, especially in an era dominated by shockingly absent accountability. While some voters are excited about his bold stances on conservative policies, others express concern over his divisive rhetoric and the potential implications for the state's governance.

As Robinson gears up for the race against his Democratic opponent, Josh Stein, the scrutiny continues. Stein has articulated his viewpoint on Robinson's series of disturbing comments, emphasizing that such viewpoints have no place in modern political discourse. In a political landscape where inflammatory remarks have begun to resonate with a considerable faction of the electorate, Robinson's candidacy transforms into both a test of Republican priorities and an indicator of voter sentiment in North Carolina.

Fun fact: Before his political career, Mark Robinson was a small business owner—proof that the American dream is alive, even if the dream sometimes includes questionable comments! Interestingly, the GOP is making headlines not just for political endorsements but for their ability to attract a colorful cast of characters. With Robinson in the race, North Carolinians may be in for a wild electoral season ahead!

Donald Trump-endorsed Mark Robinson once identified as 'a ... (Economic Times)

The US Presidential Elections are approaching, with Trump endorsing Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor. However, CNN has exposed Robinson's ...

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Sen. Lindsey Graham says embattled GOP candidate Mark ... (NBC News)

The South Carolina GOP senator said if reports about North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson are untrue, “he has the best lawsuit in the history of the ...

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Opinion | MAGA Wants Transgression, and This Is What Comes With It (The New York Times)

Its primary voters enthusiastically supported a candidate for governor named Mark Robinson — voting for him by a more than 45-point margin over his closest ...

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Mark Robinson scandal could cost Trump North Carolina and the ... (Business Insider)

North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson — a staunch conservative and ally of former President Donald Trump — is no stranger to controversy.

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GOP senator Lindsey Graham says 'porn site' charges against Mark ... (Times of India)

US News: North Carolina Lt Gov Mark Robinson is accused of making offensive online comments, which he denies. GOP Senator Lindsey Graham finds the charges ...

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Graham says Mark Robinson allegations make him 'unfit to serve' if ... (The Hill)

The charges are beyond unnerving,” Graham said. “If they're true, he's unfit to serve for office. If they're not true, he has the best lawsuit in the ...

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J.D. Vance, Other Republicans, Refuse to Disavow Self-Proclaimed ... (Rolling Stone)

Sens. J.D. Vance, Tom Cotton, and Lindsey Graham all declined to condemn N.C. governor GOP nominee Mark Robinson for his racist, anti-semitic comments.

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Lindsey Graham says allegations against Mark Robinson are ... (Hindustan Times)

Graham argued that Donald Trump would win the 2024 election even if the embattled GOP candidate lost his governor race.

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'Mark Robinson could not exist without the support of Trump,' says ... (CNN)

North Carolina candidate for governor Josh Stein talks to CNN's Jake Tapper about his opponent Mark Robinson's series of inflammatory comments on a ...

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Lindsey Graham calls reports of Mark Robinson's 'black Nazi' posts ... (The Guardian)

Senator does not call for Robinson to drop out of governor race and says he 'deserves a chance to defend himself'

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Mark Robinson's porn site scandal greeted with shrugs by some ... (The Washington Post)

The revelations surrounding the N.C. governor candidate mark a test of voters' tolerance for disturbing allegations in the Trump era.

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Democrats see path to N.C. victory following Robinson bombshell (Axios)

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) described Robinson as the "new dream candidate" to run against.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock says embattled N.C. GOP candidate Mark ... (NBC News)

Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., on Sunday said GOP gubernatorial candidate and North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is "the antithesis of everything that Dr.

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Top Mark Robinson campaign aides quit (Axios)

Both his top adviser and his campaign manager are among those to have stepped down, per Robinson's statement.

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4 senior campaign officials for Mark Robinson step down in wake of ... (CNN)

Four top operatives on North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's campaign have stepped down, the campaign announced on Sunday.

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Key aides exit Mark Robinson campaign amid porn site scandal (The Hill)

Key aides in Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's (R-N.C.) campaign “have stepped down from their roles,” according to a release from the gubernatorial candidate's ...

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Nearly all of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's campaign staff quits after CNN ... (WUNC)

Days after a CNN report about racist and sexual comments posted on a pornography forum, all but a few of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's campaign team quit their ...

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Mark Robinson campaign staff quit after damning report and online ... (Hindustan Times)

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's campaign faces upheaval as multiple senior staffers resign amid controversy over past posts on a pornography site.

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GOP strategist says he's not surprised about shakeup in Mark ... (CNN)

CNN's Jessica Dean speaks with Republican strategist Doug Heye about four senior campaign members for Mark Robinson stepping down in the governor's race in ...

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Several Mark Robinson campaign staffers quit as fallout over online ... (Bay to Bay News)

FILE - North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Asheville, ...

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Trump's 'Martin Luther King Jr' Mark Robinson goes missing from his ... (Times of India)

US News: Donald Trump returns to North Carolina without gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson, who faces backlash over inflammatory remarks.

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