Mark Robinson Refuses to Exit Race Mark Robinson, a Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, denies CNN's report alleging he referred to himself as a "black Nazi" on a porn website and insists he won’t quit the race.

"Salacious Tabloid Lies" Robinson dismissed the CNN report, which claimed he made controversial comments on a porn website over a decade ago, calling it "salacious tabloid lies."

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Pressure from GOP & Trump Allies Robinson is reportedly facing pressure from state Republicans and members of Trump’s campaign team to exit the race in this key swing state, according to sources quoted by Carolina Journal.

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Trump’s Endorsement Robinson received Donald Trump’s endorsement earlier this year, with Trump calling him "Martin Luther King on steroids," but Trump did not address the controversy during a recent antisemitism event.

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Controversial Online Activity According to the CNN report, Robinson, under the username "minisoldr," allegedly posted on a porn website between 2008-12, commenting on "tranny" porn and labeling himself a "perv." Robinson denies these claims.

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History of Controversial Remarks In 2021, Robinson refused to apologize after criticizing the inclusion of topics like "transgenderism" and "homosexuality" in schools, calling them "filth."

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Denies Wrongdoing in a Video In response to the CNN story, Robinson posted a video on social media denying the allegations, stating, "Those are not the words of Mark Robinson" and vowing to continue his campaign.

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Accuses Opponent of a "High-tech Lynching" Robinson claims he is being targeted by his Democratic opponent, Josh Stein, calling the situation a "high-tech lynching." Stein’s campaign responded, saying Robinson is "unfit to be governor."

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Support from North Carolina GOP The North Carolina Republican Party defended Robinson, stating that the Left is trying to "demonize" him through personal attacks.

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Critical Election in a Swing State With North Carolina being a pivotal battleground state, polling shows a close race between Trump and Kamala Harris. Robinson's race against Josh Stein could impact the political landscape as early voting begins soon.

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