Mark Robinson, a MAGA Republican running for North Carolina governor, is facing backlash after an investigation revealed his past visits to adult video stores. Robinson has built his brand on judging others, making derogatory comments about women, LGBTQ+ people, and more. The Assembly reported that Robinson would visit these stores frequently in the 1990s and early 2000s, where he would watch pizza and watch pornography. This story has caused his struggling campaign to face even more trouble.
Robinson, who claims to be a born-again Christian, has faced criticism for his hypocritical actions and decisions. Despite his anti-abortion stance, it was revealed that he paid for his wife’s abortion in 1989. Furthermore, he has faced scrutiny for his financial issues, including multiple bankruptcies and tax evasion, as well as his failure to attend meetings related to veterans’ issues as lieutenant governor.
Republicans who supported Robinson’s candidacy appear to have overlooked these issues, believing that there is no accountability for a candidate aligned with the MAGA movement. However, Robinson’s lack of policy focus and controversial statements have caused him to trail in the polls behind his Democratic opponent, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein. The question now is whether North Carolina voters will hold Trump and other Republicans accountable for their support of Robinson in the upcoming election.
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