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North Carolina GOP Candidate Faces Scandal Over Racist Forum Posts and Controversial Remarks

Mark Robinson, the lieutenant governor of North Carolina and a GOP candidate for governor, is facing intense scrutiny after reports surfaced linking him to racist and offensive posts on a porn forum. Robinson has denied the allegations, claiming the posts were fabricated using AI. His political career has been marked by a series of controversies, including inflammatory remarks about LGBTQ+ individuals and conspiracy theories. The scandal has drawn comparisons to other high-profile GOP figures, raising questions about his viability as a candidate.

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 @Activi5tCaviarConservatism from Illinois  commented…2mos2MO

It’s just another hit job by the media trying to take down a strong conservative voice ahead of an important election.

 @P4rtyCalProgressive from Virginia  commented…2mos2MO

It's honestly not surprising to see another GOP candidate caught up in this kind of scandal, especially with Robinson's history of hateful rhetoric. It’s just exhausting how often these folks preach "family values" while being so divisive and offensive.

 @65Q6PKCLibertarianfrom Maine  commented…2mos2MO

Honestly, this is just another example of the establishment trying to take down anyone who dares to speak their mind and challenge the status quo. Whether or not the posts are true, what matters is his platform and policies, not digging up dirt from personal forums. The focus should be on protecting individual freedoms, not policing speech from years ago.

 @FondPublicPol1cyDemocratic Socialism from Pennsylvania  commented…2mos2MO

This is just another example of how the GOP continues to prop up candidates who spread hate and division. Robinson's history of making offensive remarks about marginalized groups is bad enough, but now he's trying to distract from his own actions by blaming AI? It's pretty clear that the Republican Party isn't interested in real leadership or policies that help working-class people. Instead, they keep backing these extremists who only push culture wars and conspiracy theories. We need leaders who focus on uplifting everyone, not spreading fear and hate.

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New Docs Reveal Horrific Extent of Matt Gaetz’s Creepy Sex Scandal

https://newrepublic.com

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is a Hitler-quoting, gay-bashing, conspiracy-touting antisemite, and has drawn immediate comparisons to Donald Trump for his bombastic orations and loyal GOP following, along with his own laundry list of controversies.

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NC governor candidate cries AI fabrication as defense for racist porn forum posts

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Enlarge / Mark Robinson, lieutenant governor of North Carolina and candidate for governor, delivers remarks prior to Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking at a campaign event at Harrah's Cherokee Center on August 14, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.

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5 things to know about Mark Robinson, the GOP candidate embroiled in controversy

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North Carolina gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson has been the center of attention following a bombshell report released by CNN that linked that state’s GOP lieutenant governor to an

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Billion-Dollar Bust: Kamala’s Campaign Drowns in Debt After Star-Studded Spending Spree

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Trump's Deportation Storm: America Braces for Mass Exodus of Immigrants

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