NORTH CAROLINA, USA — CNN dropped a report on Thursday that claimed North Carolina Republican candidate for governor Mark Robinson referred to himself as a "black NAZI" and made dozens of sexual and racist comments on a pornography forum.
Moments before the story went live, Mark Robinson posted a video to X expressing his commitment to stay in the race.
Republican lawmakers have been slow to comment on Thursday's events.
Here's a list of statements. Be sure to check back as lawmakers continue to respond.
Chris Meadows, Chairman, Guilford County Republican Party
Democrat politicians and candidates resort to personal attacks on their Republican opponents when failing to make a compelling case for their policies. Unsubstantiated allegations have been directed at Lt. Governor Mark Robinson, propagated through the lap-dog media without citing any sources. Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Josh Stein, instead of running on his record or agenda, has chosen to attack Lt. Governor Robinson. Stein's tenure as Attorney General of North Carolina has been notably ineffective. As the epitome of white privilege, about which Democrats love to preach, Stein can’t help himself in his misguided attempt to tear down a conservative black man. Electing Mark Robinson as our next Governor would destroy the Democratic, limousine liberal narrative that they know what’s best for minorities. Stein has not presented solutions for slowing or stopping illegal immigration, reducing crime, or improving the economy of North Carolina. His inclination to criticize Lt. Governor Mark Robinson using highly questionable and unreliable “evidence” indicates a lack of substantive solutions.
The Guilford County Republican Party advocates for pragmatic, rational policies to enhance North Carolinians' well-being. The election of Republicans is the best solution to improve the state. Our efforts are directed at combating rising crime rates, bolstering the economy, and curtailing the influx of undocumented immigrants into our state. A cohesive Republican Party is essential to achieve these objectives, and we must be vigilant in not legitimizing unfounded claims propagated by the Democratic propaganda machinery.
NCGOP
Mark Robinson has categorically denied the allegations made by CNN but that won’t stop the Left from trying to demonize him via personal attacks. The Left needs this election to be a personality contest, not a policy contest because if voters are focused on policy, Republicans win on Election Day. Democrats have no answers on the record-setting inflation and the open-border policies that have both defined VP Harris’ tenure in the White House and have decimated family budgets across North Carolina. The Left can try to smear Mark Robinson all they want, but when voters go to the polls on Election Day, they are going to be asking one simple question: Are you better off now than you were four years ago? The answer is overwhelmingly no and that’s why the Republicans will win on November 5th.
Ted Budd, Republican U.S. Senator for North Carolina
"The comments reported in the article are disgusting. Mark Robinson says they are not from him. He needs to prove that to the voters."
Dale Folwell, Republican North Carolina State Treasurer, former NC governor candidate
"The Republican party that I have joined nearly 50 years ago as a party that's based on, conservatism, which means to save common sense, humanity, humility and ethics and this reporting that's going on today shows that he has none of those things. [...] Mark Robinson has never represented uh what I think the Republican Party stands for."
"It was a tough day, but we must stay focused on the races we can win. We have to make sure President Trump wins NC and support the outstanding GOP candidates running for key NCGA and judicial races. If Harris takes NC, she takes the White House. We can’t let that happen. #ncpol"
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