Mark Robinson

2024 - 9 - 20

When Trump Meets a Black Nazi? Buckle Up for Mark Robinson!

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Mark Robinson's controversial past is shaking up the GOP, but can Trump still keep his cool? Find out why this scandal has everyone talking!

In a political twist that’s got everyone buzzing, Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, is at the center of a brewing scandal. Reports have emerged detailing incendiary comments he made, supposedly identifying himself as a "black Nazi" and boasting about an Ashley Madison account. While Robinson has dismissed these allegations as "salacious tabloid lies," they have nevertheless ignited a firestorm of controversy, begging the question: can the GOP endure this storm?

Not only is Robinson a prominent figure in the North Carolina GOP, currently serving as lieutenant governor, but he has also drawn the ire of black advocates. Groups dedicated to promoting the welfare of Black individuals have called for Robinson to withdraw from the gubernatorial race, labeling his rhetoric as unfit for leadership. And with Robinson sidelined from a Trump rally amid rising backlash surrounding his comments, one can only wonder what this means for the Republican party’s image in the state.

While Donald Trump remains steadfast in his endorsement of Robinson, the pressure is mounting within the party. Many staffers and allies have suggested it might be time for Trump to reconsider his support, complicating the former president's strategy as he gears up for his own 2024 run. Trump’s silence on this issue has sparked a whirlwind of speculations—after all, who's following who in this political charade?

As the tension escalates, it’s clear that the fallout from Robinson’s statements has caught the attention of not just local constituents, but also Democrats eager to tie Trump directly to this unfolding controversy. With a new ad campaign aiming to highlight this connection, the stakes have never been higher. In politics, as in life, it appears every scandal comes with a side of drama, and this particular dish seems far from finished.

Interestingly, Mark Robinson isn't the first political figure to stir up controversy with inappropriate remarks; history is littered with examples where candidates have had to walk back their inflammatory statements—sometimes at a significant cost to their careers. As it stands, the political landscape often reflects the unpredictability of human nature; one moment of bad judgment can ripple through an entire campaign.

Moreover, this situation illustrates the precarious balance politicians must maintain in media-savvy times—we live in an era where a viral tweet can undo decades of work. North Carolina's race is now not just about governance, but also a test of how the GOP manages the nuances of robbing itself of a promising candidate due to shocking revelations. Can they rally together before it’s too late? That remains to be seen!

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Watch Trump's past comments about GOP's Mark Robinson | CNN ... (CNN)

CNN's KFILE found that Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, made a series of inflammatory comments on a pornography ...

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Mark Robinson won't appear at Trump rally after report on online ... (PBS NewsHour)

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump attends a campaign event. By —. Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press ...

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Will the Mark Robinson revelations tank Republicans in a key ... (Vox)

Trump has a problem following reports about Robinson's comments identifying as a “black NAZI” and supporting slavery, as well as his Ashley Madison account.

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Black advocates demand Mark Robinson withdraw from governor ... (Qcity metro)

Following recent events, the group dedicated to advocating on behalf of Black people in North Carolina has condemned Robinson's rhetoric, calling him "unfit ...

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Democrats launch new ad push to tie Trump to Mark Robinson ... (NBC News)

Less than 24 hours after CNN published a bombshell report on comments that it said Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, ...

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Harris campaign uses Mark Robinson scandal to jab Trump in ... (USA TODAY)

A scandal in North Carolina's gubernatorial race has elicited reactions from around the political scene and even on the 2024 presidential campaign trail, ...

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Here's what JD Vance said about the Mark Robinson news (WFMYNews2.com)

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Former president Donald Trump's running-mate is responding to the news circulating about candidate for North Carolina governor Mark ...

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Mark Robinson: North Carolina governor candidate denies 'black ... (BBC News)

Mark Robinson characterised the CNN report, which alleged that he had referred to himself as a "black Nazi" on an adult forum, as "salacious tabloid lies". He ...

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Trump has no plan to pull his endorsement of Mark Robinson after ... (NBC News)

Trump is facing pressure from some allies and staff to break with the gubernatorial candidate after a report on his past comments, but so far he does not ...

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Robinson Is a Poster (The Atlantic)

Mark Robinson is many things: The lieutenant governor of North Carolina, the Republican nominee for governor, and a bigot. But the key to understanding him ...

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Timeline: What Donald Trump Has Said About Mark Robinson (The New York Times)

The former president was an early backer of Mr. Robinson's bid to become governor of North Carolina, a race that was jolted when CNN reported that Mr.

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Porn website posts reportedly linked to Robinson deleted after CNN ... (Politico)

Prominent Republicans in North Carolina have called on Robinson to prove that he wasn't behind the posts.

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Mark Robinson (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Porn site user linked to Mark Robinson also praised Hitler's Mein ... (The Washington Post)

The Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina has denied writing the posts, which have upended his campaign in the battleground state.

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Black pastors rebuke Mark Robinson's reported remarks about ... (NBC News)

Several prominent Black religious leaders have rebuked Mark Robinson, the embattled North Carolina lieutenant governor who is running for governor, ...

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Mark Robinson scandal could send shockwaves through NC ... (WTVD-TV)

ABC11 caught up with Stein on Friday. The Democratic candidate for governor denied that his campaign was behind the Robinson story. He also said he wasn't ...

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Mark Robinson: Republicans absorb political shockwave in must ... (BBC News)

Controversy swirling around a North Carolina Republican candidate for governor is causing political turbulence in a must-win swing state for Donald Trump.

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Trump still silent on Mark Robinson as Republicans speak out (Newsweek)

Robinson, GOP candidate for North Carolina governor, is embroiled in a scandal over reportedly posting disturbing comments to a porn website.

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Trump returns to North Carolina without Mark Robinson (The Associated Press)

Trump will be campaigning in Wilmington without Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson following a CNN report about his alleged posts on a pornography website's message ...

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North Carolina's descent into never-ending scandal (Axios)

It's been an era of sex scandals, real and imagined ballot fraud, and fierce partisan feuds.

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What to know about Mark Robinson, the embattled Republican ... (Kentucky Today)

North Carolina's Republican candidate for governor is at the center of a national news story. That's because of the salacious nature of a series of posts by ...

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