Mark Robinson's Controversial Campaign

The Republican candidate for governor of North Carolina, Mark Robinson, remains in a contentious race despite the emergence of old lewd comments made by him on a pornography site. His dismissive reaction to the revelations, labeling the report as 'tabloid trash,' indicates an attempt to downplay the serious backlash from both Democrats and some Republicans. This situation poses a potential threat to his campaign, particularly as he lags behind his Democratic opponent, Josh Stein, in the polls. Robinson's past statements, including those expressing extreme views on slavery and women, heighten concerns about his viability as a candidate and may inadvertently benefit Democratic chances in the upcoming elections.