Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, Mark Robinson, faced backlash after lewd and inflammatory comments he made over 10 years ago on a pornography website were exposed by CNN. Robinson, who denies the report, expressed support for slavery, identified as a “black NAZI,” and shared graphic sexual stories. Despite calls from some Republicans for him to drop out, Robinson vows to stay in the race with the support of former President Donald Trump. Democrats criticized Robinson as unfit for office, while the Republican Governors Association did not comment. Robinson, known for controversial remarks on abortion and transgender issues, trails behind Democratic candidate Josh Stein in polls. If Robinson were to withdraw from the race, his replacement would be chosen by the state GOP executive committee. Critics view Robinson as a liability for the Republican ticket, while Trump has praised him and predicted he will become the next governor of North Carolina.
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