Canceled campaign events today with a big story about to drop. Looks like it's going to be a Stein blow out for NC Governor. Hopefully, the NC state races don't get dragged down.

Mark Robinson, Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, cancels campaign events today with "big story" set to drop — NRO reporter

— NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) September 19, 2024

Him dropping out helps Trump/Vance ticket tremendously IMO

Can they replace him?

Does this mean he was watching online porn or performing?

Wife was tied up in some charity fraud of sorts from what I had seen preliminary reports on

Aggie95 said:

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well, if the democrats taught us anything this election cycle, it's never too late to change the candidate you don't like.

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That only works for democrats

There have been local stories circulating of him being a regular at various adult bookstores 20+ years ago. The people quoted in those stories haven't been the most reliable sources, namely drug addicts who worked in adult bookstores.

They can. In 2006, Mark Foley was the GOP nominee for NC Congress and he dropped out after the deadline. The GOP picked Negron to replace Foley. The only issue is that the original nominee's name remains on the ballot. That's how you ended up with signs like the below.

TRM said:

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They can. In 2006, Mark Foley was the GOP nominee for NC Congress and he dropped out after the deadline. The GOP picked Negron to replace Foley. The only issue is that the original nominee's name remains on the ballot. That's how you ended up with signs like the below.

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If this does play out, it should be interesting to see who the state GOP has waiting in the wings. They should have been planning for such a contingency all along.

damn that's a shame if Mark Robinson really has done stuff so scandalous he has to drop out. I think he's been a good Lt. Gov (don't follow that closely) and he's had some great clips / moments of anti-woke speeches over the years.

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/huge-story-about-to-drop-on-mark-robinson/

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My phone is blowing up today with calls and texts from Republican sources in North Carolina who are waiting with bated breath about a huge story CNN is reportedly about to drop on this year's gubernatorial nominee, Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson.

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His phone is blowing up...

Then there's this. An "anonymous source", but CJ leans pretty conservative.

https://www.carolinajournal.com/robinson-under-pressure-to-withdraw-from-gubernatorial-race/

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Also according to the anonymous source, earlier this week leaders in the Trump campaign privately told Robinson that he was not welcome at rallies for Trump or vice presidential candidate JD Vance. He was slated to speak at the Vance appearance on Wednesday, but his office announced that Robinson had tested positive for COVID.

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torrid said:

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https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/huge-story-about-to-drop-on-mark-robinson/

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My phone is blowing up today with calls and texts from Republican sources in North Carolina who are waiting with bated breath about a huge story CNN is reportedly about to drop on this year's gubernatorial nominee, Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson.

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His phone is blowing up...

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Better be glad he didn't have a pager.


I'll see myself out.

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torrid said:

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https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/huge-story-about-to-drop-on-mark-robinson/

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My phone is blowing up today with calls and texts from Republican sources in North Carolina who are waiting with bated breath about a huge story CNN is reportedly about to drop on this year's gubernatorial nominee, Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson.

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His phone is blowing up...

Then there's this. An "anonymous source", but CJ leans pretty conservative.

https://www.carolinajournal.com/robinson-under-pressure-to-withdraw-from-gubernatorial-race/

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Also according to the anonymous source, earlier this week leaders in the Trump campaign privately told Robinson that he was not welcome at rallies for Trump or vice presidential candidate JD Vance. He was slated to speak at the Vance appearance on Wednesday, but his office announced that Robinson had tested positive for COVID.

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Wadn't me

BREAKING: Mark Robinson drops video denying soon-to-be-released story from CNN, says "those are not the words of Mark Robinson" and that he WILL stay in the race pic.twitter.com/9geHXpvzHU

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 19, 2024

Rumor is CNN found some old chat room transcripts where they claim Robinson referred to himself as a "Black Nazi" and made a bunch of antisemitic remarks.

And here is the article:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/19/politics/kfile-mark-robinson-black-nazi-pro-slavery-porn-forum/index.html

Sounds like MAGA picked and Trump endorsed another real winner. But I guess we have to see the evidence CNN drops. It's probably the usual, which means it is sourced by an unnamed Democrat operative whose cousin heard from a friend's nephew that Robinson did something salacious.

Not quite October for a surprise in a governor's race.

But it's CNN; I could see it as an AI generated smear campaign.

The man denies it, he's Republican, I'll take his word for it, but I don't vote in NC. If he was a democrat I wouldn't believe him, they are all liars.

CampSkunk said:

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Sounds like MAGA picked and Trump endorsed another real winner. But I guess we have to see the evidence CNN drops. It's probably the usual, which means it is sourced by an unnamed Democrat operative whose cousin heard from a friend's nephew that Robinson did something salacious.

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Didn't read the story I see.


This story, if true, isn't a huge deal IMO. He's said more provocative things.

"I was simply researching my opponent. One handed"

I could see this depressing some of the evangelical vote for Governor, but not sure about up and down ballot.

General Jack D. Ripper said:

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Does this mean he was watching online porn or performing?

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Yes he was the one taking it in the senate chambers last year.

My guess is ultimately no one will give a frogs fat ass about any of this.

Get either the hottest young woman or man Republican to step in, or get a black lady.

Who's the Rising star in that state for the Republicans? There has to be a young good-looking woman or man that has a lot of promise that could step in and maybe have a chance.

What happens if he drops out? Will that delay the election and give Rs a certain amount of time to find a candidate and give a few months to campaign then hold a Delayed election?

2023NCAggies said:

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Get either the hottest young woman or man Republican to step in, or get a black lady.

Who's the Rising star in that state for the Republicans? There has to be a young good-looking woman or man that has a lot of promise that could step in and maybe have a chance.

What happens if he drops out? Will that delay the election and give Rs a certain amount of time to find a candidate and give a few months to campaign then hold a Delayed election?

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No, hundreds of thousands of ballots have been sent already and some returned. His name is on the ballot. If he did "drop," and someone else announce they were running, it would be a campaign of "Vote Mark Robinson for 2023 NCAggies" for Governor. He is screwed either way, but probably best for purposes of other Republicans up and down the ballot to just deny and push through. He was going to lose before this anyway. I think this was put out in effort to depress turnout and hurt Trump.

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CampSkunk said:

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Sounds like MAGA picked and Trump endorsed another real winner.

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Should the sitting Lieutenant Governor not run for Governor? Should Trump have not endorsed the republican running for governor?

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Completely ignores the issue. If the candidate can't win because he's done sone stupid things that turn off the independent votes that you need to win, then no, you find someone who is acceptable to enough of the people on your side to actually win. Or you can endorse losers like Kari Lake and Mehmet Oz.

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oh no said:

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CampSkunk said:

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Sounds like MAGA picked and Trump endorsed another real winner.

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Should the sitting Lieutenant Governor not run for Governor? Should Trump have not endorsed the republican running for governor?

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Completely ignores the issue. If the candidate can't win because he's done sone stupid things that turn off the independent votes that you need to win, then no, you find someone who is acceptable to enough of the people on your side to actually win. Or you can endorse losers like Kari Lake and Mehmet Oz.

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Completely ignores my questions.

What "stupid things" done by Robinson did you know about six months ago? When the Lt Gov decided to run for gov, what other republicans ran against him? Which one should Trump have endorsed over him and why? How about some specific names?