IE 11 is not supported. Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Mark Robinson formally entered next year's 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. A powerful speech by North Carolina Lt. Gov. "We are not talking about the fight for equality and if those people want to challenge me on that, that's fine," he said. Mark Robinson on Saturday made some of his strongest statements yet suggesting he will run for governor in 2024. Its time for me to stand up and serve, Robinson, the states top Republican executive office-holder, said during a speech at the influential Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C. [22] He later apologized for the comments about Black Panther, saying his words did not reflect his intended message. Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein announced his bid in January. No one is perfect, but no one is too far gone to be saved, Robinson says. Were not talking about a bunch of people who go down to the abortion clinic because theyve been raped or because theyve been a victim of incest.". 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. 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. Its time for me to Roy Cooper also issued a statement calling the remarks abhorrent.. And the two have been amassing war chests suggestive of such a battle. The video emerged this week. A 2019 poll from Public Policy Polling found that 67 percent of voters in North Carolina support such legislation, with 19 percent in opposition. Governor Mark Robinson arrives for a rally where he announced his candidacy for North Carolina Governor on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Robinsons popularity among the Republican base and flush coffers put him squarely at the top of the list of candidates for a GOP primary. Stein's campaign-opening video accused Robinson of wanting "to tell you who you can marry, when youll be pregnant and who you should hate. And Folwell said last month that Robinson has spent his time in the political spotlight "attacking people instead of attacking the important problems that our citizens are facing.. [28][23] Robinson also appeared at an interview with fringe pastor Sean Moon, who claimed that he planned to become "king of the United States"; in the interview, Moon claimed that the Rothschild family was one of the "four horsemen of the apocalypse" and promoted the antisemitic conspiracy theory of a cabal of Jewish "international bankers" who rule every country's central bank. 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. He also has said he can separate his religious views from the responsibilities of office. Unfiltered, unchecked nuttery, alternative weekly Indy Week said in its daily email Tuesday. Republican State Treasurer Dale Folwell also got in the race, last month. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Robinson doubled down on his comments in an interview with ABC11 on Friday. Roy Cooper, who is barred by the state consitution from seeking a third consecutive term. [25] He has indicated that he wants to remove science and social studies from first through fifth grade curriculum, abolish the State Board of Education, and expand charter schools and school voucher programs, potentially supplanting the public school system. Why do you owe? "There's no debate here. You aint changed what God put in you that DNA. [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. [27] Robinson's statements, as well as his refusal to apologize or retract them, drew much concern from the leaders of North Carolina's Jewish community. Robinsons 30-minute speech was marked by applause, shouts of agreement and standing ovations. [41][42], Robinson married his wife, Yolanda, in 1990. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Current Democratic Gov. For the political left, it was more lunacy from a fringe politician whos now the mainstream of the modern Republican Party. Recent polling suggests challengers could stand little chance against Robinson, whose bombastic style and controversial rhetoric including antisemitic and homophobic comments have endeared him to hardline conservatives including former President Donald Trump, while also generating blowback from some in his own party. Kendra Johnson, the executive director of Equality NC, an LGBTQ nonprofit, said the group condemns Robinson's "dangerous rhetoric. This is open discrimination. Governor should resign and allow someone who is prepared to do the job to take his place.This wasn't a dog whistle, folks. Some Democratic North Carolina state senators are calling for the resignation of Robinson, a Republican, after footage of him saying that American RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) Greensboro native Mark Robinson is at it again using a speech at a church to make incendiary remarks. '", Robinson also spoke about the trans community at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ two months ago. RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) Greensboro native Mark Robinson is at it again using a speech at a church to make incendiary remarks. "[27] Robinson's posts were also criticized by Equality North Carolina and Jewish community leaders in North Carolina. UPDATE: Brother told investigators child got in trouble for messing with fish tank. He defeated Democratic nominee Yvonne Lewis Holley in the 2020 lieutenant gubernatorial election. What does it create? "[24][28], Robinson was sworn in on January 9, 2021. I dont care what you call them. [14][15], Robinson ran in the 2020 election for lieutenant governor of North Carolina. Mark Robinson addressing transgenderism at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina in You want to put it at my feet.". It attracts some of the biggest national names in the GOP and attendance all but required for Republican presidential hopefuls. FollowNBC OutonTwitter,Facebook&Instagram. Roy Cooper, state officials sworn in during inauguration ceremony", "Lt. UNCG will suffer from state's new funding formula, say retired faculty members, Rewards total $30,000 for information on shooting of 24-year-old found dead in Greensboro apartment, Jim Spivey, a former athletics director at Reynolds High School, dies, Report details final minutes for plane that crashed in Guilford County, Can this relationship be salvaged? It is not OK!". "[38] The following month, Robinson said that heterosexual couples are "superior" to gay couples because the latter cannot conceive a child together. We dont need another politician whos spent their life climbing the political ladder.. "[37] North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein made similar comments. "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.". [33] As lieutenant governor, the constitution prescribed that Robinson served as acting governor when Cooper left the state, though Cooper regularly did not inform Robinson on his departures. HuffPost's top politics stories, straight to your inbox. Jewish Insider. ", At a time when LGBTQ people, especially those with multiple layers of marginalization, need a supportive state, Robinson offered transphobia and homophobia instead," Johnson said in an email. Video of the speech went viral on social media. 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. And, yes, that includes the daddy. [33], After swearing into office, Robinson began focusing on education issues, particularly with regards to the appropriateness of instructional and reading materials available to children enrolled in schools. Thats not any of my concern, that is Darwin. [39] Robinson compared homosexuality to cow manure, maggots, and flies, explaining that the latter all serve a purpose in God's creation; whereas, with homosexuality, Robinson remarked, "If homosexuality is of God, what purpose does it serve? BONUS PUBBLICITA: prorogato anche per il 2021! Susanna Birdsong, North Carolina public affairs director for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, called Robinsons abortion remarks alarming. This incident only reaffirms the serious need for comprehensive non-discrimination protections that would outlaw discrimination and make North Carolina a safer place for LGBTQ+ people to live.". Despite Republican success in controlling the state legislature, the GOP has won the governor's office just once since 1992, back in 2012. PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. North Carolina Lt. Gov. [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. It was the hardest decision we have ever made and sadly, we made the wrong one.. Im saying this now, and Ive been saying it, and I dont care who likes it: Those issues have no place in a school. Sen. Jeff Jackson, a Democrat representing North Carolina's 37th District which includes the state's most populous city, Charlotte condemned Robinson's comments in a series of tweets on Thursday and Friday. State law currently bans nearly all abortions after 20 weeks. The crowd ate it up. There is no greater mission on earth than standing up for the most defenseless among us, Robinson said at an anti-abortion rally in Raleigh in early 2021, according to The News Observer of Raleigh. Robinson noted that he was not speaking at the church in his role as a public official. North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. NC Lt. Gov. Budd endorsed Robinson in a video message aired at Saturday's rally. Some state senators have taken a harder line and are demanding that Robinson resign, calling his remarks discriminatory. ALTAMAHAW, N.C. -- Republican Lt. Gov. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. No one is perfect, but no one is too far gone to be saved, Robinson says. He added: "And yes, I called it filth. Some complaints pertained to allegedly biased lesson plans and instructional materials, while others directly attacked the task force itself as a fishing expedition and a waste of resources. The lieutenant governor is a professed Christian and said he doesnt want to force his religious views on people. North Carolina senators are calling for Lt. Gov. Robinsons 35-minute speech Saturday included support for Republican tax-cutting policies, as well as for school safety and law enforcement. I don't want to be the governor, he said. What does it make? Robinsons 35-minute speech Saturday included addressing fiscal matters like inflation, school safety and supporting law enforcement. He unveiled his plans at a rally Saturday. North Carolina Lt. We don't need another politician who's spent their life climbing the political ladder.. [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. Core to Robinsons remarks, both Friday and in other speeches, is the idea that anyone can succeed in America and that racism and circumstance arent enough to hold people back. We know the pain that an abortion causes. He also talks about how their Christian faith has sustained them. The chief attorney of the General Assembly's Legislative Analysis Division disagreed, saying that the board met the criteria under state law for being considered a public body. How can leaders proclaim repentance to this chaotic world? [28] Robinson accused people "who support this mass delusion called transgenderism" of seeking "to glorify Satan". I thought to myself, that is not a rainbow unicorn, Robinson said. And if you don't like that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you.". *This text was compiled from A public confession many years before emerging into public life. Robinson and his wife, Yolanda, appeared in a video Robinson made his offensive remarks while speaking in June at the Asbury Baptist Church in the town of Seagrove. As for Walker, it was his distribution of Robinson's 2018 speech that helped vault him to fame. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announces run for NC governor at rainy Ace Speedway rally During a speech at CPAC in early March, he called his intent to run for governor "the worst kept secret" in North Carolina but had not yet made it official. News Politics WNCN Raleigh Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announces run for NC governor at rainy Ace Speedway rally The CPAC conference where Robinson was speaking Saturday is an annual conference hosted by the American Conservative Union. Robinsons 30-minute speech was marked by applause, shouts of agreement and standing ovations. A member of the Republican Party, he is the first African-American to hold the office of lieutenant governor in North Carolina. Another Red State writer dubbed Robinson "a leader to watch" on Tuesday. I was making a comparison between arguments, he said, not comparisons between situations.. To hear this from a member of such a high office signals to countless folks that they're unwelcome in our state. A Robinson entry into the gubernatorial race could set up a possible battle against presumptive Democratic nominee Attorney General Josh Stein, who announced plans to run last month. Mark Robinson, North Carolinas Republican lieutenant governor, dismissed a call for his resignation on Friday after he was exposed on videotape calling members of 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. Our primary focus needs to be helping our students succeed, not on topics that should be discussed at home., When asked whether Robinson has a response to criticism that his comments were anti-LGBTQ regardless of the context, Waugh said Robinson "affirms every individuals Constitutional right to identify or express themselves in anyway they desire. Robinson is second in command in the state and would fill in should Gov. I'm not saying that I'm ordained to be the governor," Robinson said. "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. "Our state has been on a journey, and more than a dozen cities and counties have successfully passed protections for LGBTQ people. It's focused on what he said during an event in June. Robinson, a favorite of national and social conservatives, has said hes fairly certain that Mark Robinson could have a shot at becoming North Carolina's next lieutenant governor. "No one who thinks like this should be in a position of power, and these discriminatory attitudes underscore the need for comprehensive nondiscrimination protections in North Carolina.. "However, homosexuality is STILL an abominable sin and I WILL NOT join in 'celebrating gay pride' nor will I fly their sacrilegious flag on my page. I think hes honest. The tracks owners are still fighting the Cooper administration in court over its temporary closure. (AP Photo/Bryan Anderson), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, hes fairly certain that hell run for governor in 2024. Once a woman is pregnant, her body is no longer her own. A Robinson entry into the gubernatorial race could set up a possible battle against presumptive Democratic nominee Attorney General Josh Stein, who announced plans to run last month. In the video, Robinson is seen speaking at Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove, North Carolina, in June. 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. At one point during Fridays speech, a precursor to the main address former President Donald Trump would give the convention Saturday, the lieutenant governor explained why he rejects all abortion, including in cases of rape and incest. He said he's made openly "hateful and discriminatory" comments about LGBTQ people and other minorities in the past, linking to an article from local news outlet the Cardinal & Pine. Further ambiguity surrounded the task force's legal status as state law did not explicitly authorize or prohibit the lieutenant governor from creating their own official boards. State law currently bans nearly all abortions after 20 weeks. He won the Republican nomination, clearing the 30% threshold to avoid a primary runoff, defeating state senator Andy Wells, superintendent of public instruction Mark Johnson, former congresswoman Renee Ellmers, and former state representative Scott Stone. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Gov. Robinson endorsed Moon's claim as "exactly right". In the same speech, he called for an end to the separation of church and state in public schools. Esperti OCF nella Protezione Patrimoniale. You are the company you keep, and Mark Robinson continues to prove to North Carolinians just how far he will pull our state backward, state Democratic Party spokesperson Kate Frauenfelder said in a statement ahead of his speech. 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. Being transgender is a delusion, he said. While 59.7% of likely GOP primary voters would opt for Robinson, just 6.3% said theyd vote for Folwell, according to the poll released by GOP political consulting group The Differentiators. [22] He opposes abortion,[23] promotes climate change denial,[24] and opposes the legalization of recreational marijuana. The state Democratic Party criticized Robinson for attending the event. outspoken critic of keeping children at home. Mark Keith Robinson (born August 18, 1968)[1] is an American politician serving as the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina since 2021. Si verificato un errore nell'invio. The lieutenant governor typically doesnt speak to WRAL News, and he poked at the station a couple of times during his speech. "[40], On April 22, 2023, Robinson announced his campaign for the Republican nomination for governor of North Carolina during a speech at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, North Carolina. He has said repeatedly that systemic racism does not exist, and he uses himself as Exhibit A. The video emerged this week. 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. Lt. Gov. The comments prompted the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, to call for his resignation. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. North Carolina is a welcoming state where we value public education and the diversity of our people. The lieutenant governor also weighed in on slavery during Friday's speech and rejected any argument that Black people are owed reparations for centuries of oppression. But when your free speech proves you to be a hypocrite and I will say this publicly, proves you to be a hypocrite and a liar we wont stand silent. North Carolina Lieutenant Gov. One man yelled, Thats our next governor. It was red meat served up for the most faithful of crowds: delegates and other Republicans gathered for the state partys annual convention. Mark Robinson speaks before a rally for former President Donald Trump at The Farm at 95 on April 9, 2022, in Selma, North Carolina. Link Copied! Mark Robinson. State Sen. Wiley Nickel, a Democrat representing the state's 16th District, which includes Raleigh and Durham, also called for Robinson to resign. Mark Robinson's resignation after video of him speaking at a church surfaced. The White House also issued a statement criticizing Robinson. Democrat Jeff Jackson, who is running for U.S. Senate, called on Robinson to resign over the comments made on the video. [43] They had a child in 1990 and another in 1992. 37,374 talking about this. Robinson was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, as the ninth of ten children. Robinson also criticized the controversial Critical Race Theory during his June speech at Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove. Mark Robinson 'mocks' assault on Paul Pelosi with Facebook post; 'I don't believe you or the press', "Endorsements: Our choices for NC Lt. Gov, Attorney General, Auditor, Treasurer and Insurance", "Religious leader wants answers from lieutenant governor-elect about Facebook posts", "North Carolina Gov. Robinson is North Carolina's first Black lieutenant governor and found his way to politics in 2018 when his impassioned speech about gun rights to the city council 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. Il "bonus pubblicit" stato prorogato per il 2021 e per il 2022: come funziona e quali novit sono state introdotte? Mark Robinson, a Republican, resign after a video surfaced showing him describing the LGBTQ community as "filth.". But since the late 1960s, only three of them all Democrats have made the leap to governor. [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. Mark Robinson says Christians must take control of public schools because children are being abused by being taught "filth": "There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth." As for Walker, it was his distribution of Robinson's 2018 Robinson is a By GARY D. ROBERTSON March 24, 2022. ", I don't need a legacy of a political career," he said. Copyright 2021 STUDIO CLARUS sas | P.I. Once a woman gets pregnant, its not your body anymore, its yalls body, Robinson said. primary", "Political newcomer Mark Robinson of Greensboro wins GOP nomination for lieutenant governor", "Democrats avoid a runoff in NC, setting up history-making election for Lt. Il bando ha l'obiettivo di promuovere la crescita inclusiva, di rafforzare l'occupabilit e la permanenza in azienda. Voters diverge more when broken down by political party. PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. As he left the Senate floor Tuesday, Robinson said he wasnt comparing incest to getting stuck on railroad tracks or suggesting rape is Charles Darwins survival-of-the-fittest theory in action. Robinson and his wife, Yolanda, appeared in a video to address a social media post that the lieutenant governor said he wrote 10 years ago years before entering politics but had gained attention this week. "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. Whether that is his meaning or not, it is his words that are actually painting the picture that we as a group should not exist. 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. You see that's the problem in that statement.. "Yes, I called it filth. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor. "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. [36] That month Robinson pushed for the adoption of a bill in the legislature which sought to prevent teachers from compelling students to adhere to 13 specific beliefs, including notions that one race or sex is superior to others. Si prega di riprovare o di contattarci all'indirizzo [email protected], Accesso al bonus pubblicit 2023 dal 1 marzo. Its time for all North Carolinians to come on this journey toward a future where no one faces discrimination or harassment because of who they are.".
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