Allison Scott, the director of impact and innovation at the Campaign for Southern Equality, an LGBTQ advocacy group based in North Carolina, said Robinson's comments remind her of the insults the LGBTQ community regularly endured a decade ago. [28] Robinson accused people "who support this mass delusion called transgenderism" of seeking "to glorify Satan". In a statement this weekend, Walker said he understands the desire of his supporters to nominate a Republican who can hold up under the scrutiny a candidate for governor will undergo.. There are real impacts to words, and the real impacts are the damage and hurt in peoples lives, Scott warned. Mark Robinson, a recent rising force in North Carolina Republican politics and a vocal abortion opponent, confirmed Thursday that he and his future wife decided to get an abortion more than 30 years ago. Robinson himself said during a brief conversation Tuesday as he left the Senate floor, and as a staffer pressed to wrap things up, that the speech spoke for itself. A powerful speech by North Carolina Lt. Gov. He defeated Democratic nominee Yvonne Lewis Holley in the 2020 lieutenant gubernatorial election. This was old school hate.https://t.co/uFDA9VzJA8, An aide for Democratic North Carolina Gov. Robinson has made numerous controversial statements, which critics have described as anti-LGBT,[2][3][4] antisemitic,[5] and Islamophobic.[6][7]. The lieutenant governor typically doesnt speak to WRAL News, and he poked at the station a couple of times during his speech. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. NC Lt. Gov. [16] He faced Democratic nominee Yvonne Lewis Holley in the general election in November,[17] in a race in which either Robinson or Holley would become North Carolina's first African-American lieutenant governor. Robinson and his wife, Yolanda, appeared in a video to address a social media post the lieutenant governor said he wrote 10 years ago years before entering politics but had gained attention this week. Robinson hasnt apologized for such remarks, saying that he wasnt attacking the LGBTQ+ community but rather that it was a judgment on reading materials in public schools. Robinson thanked law enforcement, while denouncing groups that seek to reduce police funding. More than three-quarters of Democrats in the state support nondiscrimination legislation, while 12 percent oppose it. There is a bill at your feet, folks, he said. Robinson began his Republicans must be a bulwark against the socialist hellhole President Joe Biden seeks in America. Mark Robinson calls North Carolina a destination state for death, pushes for stricter abortion laws He discussed his life, saying that he was born the ninth of 10 How can leaders proclaim repentance to this chaotic world? "[12] In April 2018, Robinson attended a meeting of the Greensboro City Council, where they debated whether or not to cancel a gun show in the wake of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. I think hes straightforward. 1, if you are stuck on the train tracks, that is Darwin. Why are they out there? Robinson said. NC mom warns others after son burned doing social media challenge, Warrant executed at illegal adult entertainment business in Raleigh, Free COVID-19 tests aren't guaranteed after May 11. Lt. Gov. A former factory worker and day care operator, Robinson gained public attention from a viral video of his 2018 anti-gun control speech to the Greensboro City Council about attempts to cancel a local gun show. outspoken critic of keeping children at home. For the political left, it was more lunacy from a fringe politician whos now the mainstream of the modern Republican Party. While Robinson stopped short of explicitly saying he will run, his fiery statements all but made certain again that it's his intent, saying that it's one of the state's "most poorly kept secrets. The state Democratic Party criticized Robinson for attending the event. Mark Robinson could have a shot at becoming North Carolina's next lieutenant governor. We will not change our language, he said. He is running for Governor of North Carolina in the 2024 election. Mark Robinson is a North Carolina superstar. Thats two boys. Robinson's entry was anticipated for well over a year, with the Greensboro native heavily hinting at a run in speeches and fundraising appeals. Im saying this now, and Ive been saying it, and I dont care who likes it: Those issues have no place in a school. Robinson is second in command in the state and would fill in should Gov. Robinsons entry was anticipated for well over a year, with the Greensboro native heavily hinting at a run in speeches and fundraising appeals. Mark Robinson, North Carolinas Republican lieutenant governor, dismissed a call for his resignation on Friday after he was exposed on videotape calling members of the LGBTQ community filth., Robinson said he stood by his homophobic comment and claimed to Raleigh NBC affiliate WRAL that right-wing speech was being demonized., We will not be intimidated. The state Department of Health and Human Services, which keeps statistics on abortion, logged 23,495 of them in North Carolina for 2019. 37,374 talking about this. One man yelled, Thats our next governor. It was red meat Mark Robinson. [45] In 2022, Robinson clarified that the woman in question was his eventual wife, Yolanda.[46]. He also has said he can separate his religious views from the responsibilities of office. I'm the majority. Robinson, 52, said there are only two genders, rejecting the concept of gender fluidity as well as the beliefs of people assigned male or female at birth, but whose internal sense of gender doesnt match that. A spokesperson for Robinson initially attempted to soft-pedal his comments, saying they only referred to education., Topics surrounding transgenderism and homosexuality should be discussed at home and not in public education, spokesperson John Wesley Waugh said in an email to WRAL. North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. WRAL News was not in the room for Robinsons speech, which took place in Greenville Friday night, but reviewed video of his remarks on Facebook after The East Carolinian student newspaper highlighted some of his comments. "[38] The following month, Robinson said that heterosexual couples are "superior" to gay couples because the latter cannot conceive a child together. Robinson said Saturday he wants to make North Carolina a destination state for life, which he said includes his support for prohibiting abortions once an ultrasound first detects fetal cardiac activity, typically about six weeks after fertilization. [38] The Biden administration, in a White House Press Office statement, condemned Robinson's words as "repugnant and offensive" and said that a leader's role is "to bring people together and stand up for the dignity and rights of everyone; not to spread hate and undermine their own office. I can always remember there would be one person who would say, What if I get stuck on the railroad tracks and my seatbelt wont come off? No. But since the late 1960s, only three of them all Democrats have made the leap to governor. Its because of this experience and our spiritual journey that we are so adamantly pro-life, he adds. How refreshing.. Robinson also touched on national themes Republicans have focused on at the national level in recent years. 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Joyce Cancer Support Fund. Governor", "Meet the black gun rights activist who could make history for Republicans", "Grassroots effort drives Mark Robinson to shock win in GOP Lt. Gov. Its time for me to A 2019 poll from Public Policy Polling found that 67 percent of voters in North Carolina support such legislation, with 19 percent in opposition. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor. Robinson noted that he was not speaking at the church in his role as a public official. Candidate for Governor Join Mark's Army today He said that debt can be paid by going to school, getting a job and taking care of your children. That is a painted up, marked-up, dressed-up jackass.. Si prega di riprovare o di contattarci all'indirizzo info@studioclarus.com, Accesso al bonus pubblicit 2023 dal 1 marzo. After condemning abortion, Robinson said there's something else he "isn't supposed to say. Governor Mark Robinson after video surfaced of him making homophobic comments. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Its abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our states reputation, the statement reads. Mark Robinson arrives for a rally where he announced his candidacy for governor on Saturday at Ace Speedway in Elon. But Robinson endorsed Ted Budd for U.S. Senate last year rather than Walker, who finished a distant third to Budd in the GOP primary. North Carolina Lt. Gov. I have a chance to be a symbol to others in humble beginnings, and despite what anyone else may tell you, you can achieve anything.". The language I used, I am not ashamed of it. Gubernatorial rivals already have been pushing back at Robinson even before the formal announcement. [28] Robinson called former President Obama "a worthless, anti-American atheist"[28] and posted "birther" memes;[23] accused American Muslims of being "INVADERS" who "refuse to assimilate to our ways while demanding respect they have not earned"; called Michelle Obama a man; and disparaged Joy Behar and Maxine Waters in crude terms. Grandmother is charged with murder. Roy Cooper, who is barred by the state consitution from seeking a third consecutive term. Were talking about a culture that we have created in this society that tells you, 'When you want to feel good, go on,' Robinson said, his voice booming. [9][11] While working in furniture manufacturing, he took history classes at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, with the goal of securing a degree and becoming a history teacher. He is the real deal and the people of NC love him. I was making a comparison between arguments, he said, not comparisons between situations.. Mark Robinson announces 2024 bid for governor, setting up GOP primary battle", "North Carolina: Mark Robinson attracts scrutiny as extremist in Republican race", Lt. governor says he paid for wifes abortion before they were married, "North Carolina's first Black lieutenant governor-elect Mark Robinson hopes to inspire others with personal story", "WRAL: NC Lt. Gov. His comments were referring to teaching about these topics in the classroom, not about individuals of the LGBTQ community.". [44] Robinson had filed for bankruptcy on three occasions, has been sued for payments, and had liens placed on him by the Internal Revenue Service as recently as 2012. IE 11 is not supported. It is completely unacceptable," Jackson wrote, in part. And if you don't like that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you.". ", "There ain't but two genders," he said, about two hours and fifteen minutes into video of the speech. He came to prominence a few years back when he took the Greensboro, NC, city council to task over 2A rights. Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein announced his bid in January. North Carolina Lt. Gov. '"[23] In 2020, Robinson asserted that the coronavirus was a "globalist" conspiracy to defeat Donald Trump, and dismissed the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, writing, "The looming pandemic I'm most worried about is SOCIALISM. 'There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth," he is heard saying in the video. [21] After these expenses came under scrutiny in 2021, Robinson's campaign blamed "clerical errors"; the executive director of the watchdog group Common Cause North Carolina filed a formal complaint with the State Board of Elections over the discrepancies. [9][10] After high school, he served in the Army Reserve, later attending North Carolina A&T State University and working at several furniture factories in the Triad region. But at the same time, Im not going to let you force your demonic views on me and my children and sit by and let it go, he said. Abortion, race, transgender rights - North Carolina's first black lieutenant governor blasts the left at every turn, and Republicans love him for it. I think hes straightforward. He argues that todays Republican Party is the same as it was under Abraham Lincoln the party of freedom and disagrees with anyone who suggests the GOP has become a bastion of racism. "There is material out there that is pushing these issues and teaching our children about these issues," he said of alleged sexual content being taught in schools. [26], On his Facebook page, which has more than 100,000 followers, Robinson's posts, which have impugned transgender people, Muslims, former President Barack Obama, and African-Americans who support Democrats, have drawn criticism. Robinsons 35-minute speech included support for tax cuts and law enforcement. "First, let me say that I pray for the souls of all those killed, healing for all those wounded, and comfort for the family members of the terrorist shooting in Orlando," Robinson wrote on his Facebook page at the time. And former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., is preparing to enter in the coming weeks, according to Tim Murtaugh, a spokesperson for a consulting firm advising Walker. Robinson calls straight couples 'superior' to gays in sermon, video shows", "NC Lt. Gov. "I need to leave a legacy of freedom for the people that I serve. Shes not your baby mama anymore. We know the pain that an abortion causes. He also talks about how their Christian faith has sustained them. The office of lieutentant governor has been considered for several decades as a stepping stone to the state's highest office. Robinson also criticized the controversial Critical Race Theory during his June speech at Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove. What does it create? If you want to tell the truth about it, it is you who owes. Once a woman gets pregnant, its not your body anymore, its yalls body, Robinson said. Mark Keith Robinson (born August 18, 1968)[1] is an American politician serving as the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina since 2021. North Carolina Lt. North Carolina Lt. Gov. "What I'm talking about are intimate details and yes, there is material out there that shares intimate details about homosexuality, about sexuality in general, to our students. It's focused on what he said during an event in June. "I stand with the LGBTQ Community and hope you will join me in condemning this hate speech from the most senior Republican elected official in our state," Nickel wrote on Twitter Friday. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Lt. Gov. Elected the state's first Black lieutenant governor in 2020 in his frst run for political office, Robinson would make similar history if he wins the governorship. PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson formally entered next years gubernatorial race at a rally Saturday, with the sharp-spoken social conservative saying North Carolina neads a leader like him who can relate to the challlenges and desires of working people. Robinson's critics have pointed to speeches he has made in conservative churches and on radio shows that touched on his antipathy toward LGBTQ+ activism and for his support for banning abortion. Governor", "Gun Speech Propels Black Former Factory Worker to Lieutenant Gov Nomination", "Mark Robinson becomes N.C.'s first African-American lieutenant governor", "Election 2020: Gov. "[27] Robinson's posts were also criticized by Equality North Carolina and Jewish community leaders in North Carolina. Being transgender is a delusion, he said. [22][27] He claimed that the Marvel movie Black Panther was "created by an agnostic Jew and put to film by satanic Marxists" that was "only created to pull the shekels out of your Schvartze pockets" (using a Yiddish word for Black). Elected the states first Black lieutenant governor in 2020 in his frst run for political office, Robinson would make similar history if he wins the governorship. Voters diverge more when broken down by political party. The White House also issued a statement criticizing Robinson. "Every single person in our state deserves respect -- not only because it's right, but because it's necessary to build the kind of future we want for North Carolina.". And it offers possible clues about what he might discuss Monday when he gives the state GOP response to Coopers State of the State address. I can remember this as a young man, when we were arguing whether or not we should be required to wear seatbelts or if we should wear seatbelts. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks before a rally for former President Donald Trump at The Farm at 95 on April 9, 2022, in Selma, North Carolina. "[37] North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein made similar comments. Jewish Insider. The video was posted on Twitter by Right Wing Watch, part of the progressive advocacy group People for the American Way. I'm a law-abiding citizen who never shot anybody. Robinson critics have pointed to speeches he has made in conservative churches and on radio shows that touched on his antipathy to LGBTQ+ activism and support for banning abortion. I'm not saying that I'm ordained to be the governor," Robinson said. Gubernatorial rivals already have been pushing back at Robinson even before the formal announcement. Mark Robinson's speech to state GOP filled with hyperbole on social issues, NCHSAA board will consider policy allowing high school athletes to profit off NIL, Canes will start Round 2 at home against winner of Monday's Rangers-Devils, Slugging UNC signee Luke Stevenson leads Wake Forest on state championship push, Six Harris Teeters impacted by threats Monday, End-of-regular-season boys tennis rankings, Emancipate NC fighting for change after baby taken from mother, Students learning basics of flying drones in preparation for FAA test, Manhunt continues for Texas man who shot, killed neighbors. Robinson, who was elected the states first Black lieutenant governor in 2020, has spoken out ardently against abortion. Mark Robinson speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 in Raleigh, N.C. Robinson, a recent rising force in North Carolina Republican politics and a vocal abortion opponent, confirmed on Thursday, March 24, 2022, that he and his future wife decided to get an abortion more than 30 years ago.