Republican Governor withdraws endorsement for Mark Robinson in North Carolina

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has withdrawn his support for North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s gubernatorial bid after reports surfaced about racist and salacious remarks Robinson allegedly made on pornographic websites before entering politics. Lee had previously endorsed Robinson in March but canceled a fundraiser for him and discontinued an ad buy in North Carolina. Robinson has denied making the comments, dismissing them as “salacious tabloid trash” leaked by his Democratic opponent. Despite the controversy, Robinson has vowed not to drop out of the race. An email address belonging to Robinson was also reportedly registered on a website for people seeking affairs, which his campaign denies. Several top staffers for Robinson’s campaign have resigned over the weekend. The Republican Governor’s Association, led by Lee, has not commented on the matter. Lee’s office stated that he is no longer endorsing Robinson for governor, and there are no plans for further support. Robinson has faced criticism for his past comments, and the developments have led to growing concerns about his candidacy. The controversy surrounding Robinson has raised questions about his suitability for public office and has led to divisions within his campaign team.

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