'If you get in a little trouble, its alright to murder somebody to get out of it.' 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. 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 it seems like every time we have one of these shootings, nobody wants to put the blame where it goes which is at the shooter's feet. Voters diverge more when broken down by political party. We know the pain that an abortion causes. He also talks about how their Christian faith has sustained them. [21] Robinson's reports also stated that Robinson's wife spent $4,500 for "campaign clothing" but gave no details. This was old school hate.https://t.co/uFDA9VzJA8, An aide for Democratic North Carolina Gov. He praised parents who refuse to have their children indoctrinated by [critical race theory]. And he thanked teachers who are pushing back against those agendas, fighting to do what's right for our students.. How refreshing.. You can cancel at any time. I don't want to be the governor, he said. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor. 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. But the choice of venue reinforced his narrative as an anti-establishment candidate looking out for average folks. June 8, 2021 10:58 am. 37,374 talking about this. [34] The task force was later expanded to 15 members. The state Democratic Party criticized Robinson for attending the event. 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 highest-ranking Republican in North Carolina state government, Lt. Gov. His comments were referring to teaching about these topics in the classroom, not about individuals of the LGBTQ community.". But test its DNA, and its a donkey. 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. It's focused on what he said during an event in June. Though, in recent years, advocates have called on educators to make an effort to be more openly supportive of LGBTQ people whether thats by including prominent LGBTQ figures in lessons or by displaying a Pride flag in the classroom because they say it can benefit LGBTQ youth. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. [26], Robinson's past antisemitic comments have drawn scrutiny and condemnation. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor. An episode of Bar Rescue featuring a Hickory pub will air on April 23, according to a Paramount Network representative. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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 the choice of venue reinforced his narrative as an anti-establishment candidate looking out for average folks. [35][36] The lieutenant governor's general counsel argued that the task force was not obligated to do so as it was not a "public body" and existed only to advise the lieutenant governor's office. Robinson also touched on national themes Republicans have focused on at the national level in recent years. Robinson's report on teachers lacks transparency", "NC lawmaker calls on Lt. Gov. Mark Keith Robinson (born August 18, 1968)[1] is an American politician serving as the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina since 2021. You can go down there and get drugged up, but at the end of the day, you're just a drugged up, dressed up, made up, cut up, man or woman. "If Lt. [37] In October 2021, after Robinson's speech was brought to light by Right Wing Watch, Democratic state senator Jeff Jackson called for Robinson to resign, and Governor Roy Cooper's office said that "It's abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our state's reputation. 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. In the video, Robinson cited a resurfaced Facebook post where I referenced paying for an abortion., Yolanda Robinson does not speak in the 76-second video, but her husband says the decision to have the abortion has been with us ever since.. Robinson noted that he was not speaking at the church in his role as a public official. Robinson's popularity among the Republican base and flush coffers put him squarely at the top of the list of candidates for a GOP primary. Im running for governor because we the people of North Carolina need someone who understands us, Robinson told roughly 1,000 supporters at the event at a speedway in Alamance County, about a half-hour from where he grew up. 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. You cant transcend Gods creation. Despite Republican success in controlling the state legislature, the GOP has won the governors office just once since 1992, back in 2012. Lt. Gov. He gave thanks to border patrollers, who he says dont have the support of Washington, questioning President Joe Biden's commitment border security. He unveiled his plans at a rally Saturday. No one is perfect, but no one is too far gone to be saved, Robinson says. RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) Greensboro native Mark Robinson is at it again using a speech at a church to make incendiary remarks. [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. It was the hardest decision we have ever made and sadly, we made the wrong one.. 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'"[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. It is not! Robinson, a favorite of national and social conservatives, has said hes fairly certain that hell run for governor in 2024. I've never done anything like that. Robinson doubled down on his comments in an interview with ABC11 on Friday. A member of the Republican Party, he is the first African-American to hold the office of lieutenant governor in North Carolina. A public confession many years before emerging into public life. 11350480015 | Il marchio e regolarmente registrato, e tutti i contenuti sono di proprieta esclusiva della Studio Clarus. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. The 54-year-old also released an autobiography that talked about a childhood of poverty, financial challenges as an adult, his religious beliefs and his late entry into politics. But since the late 1960s, only three of them all Democrats have made the leap to governor. Robinson spoke in favor of gun rights, and video of his speech went viral after it was shared on Facebook by Mark Walker. Theyre painted-up, striped-up jackasses. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Gov. (AP Photo/Bryan Anderson), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, hes fairly certain that hell run for governor in 2024. [29], In 2020, the Charlotte Observer editorial board described Robinson's posts as "cringeworthy" and "an embarrassment"[30] while the state Democratic Party called them "homophobic, anti-Semitic, and downright unhinged. Cooper wins reelection, margins tight in several Council of State contests", Watchdog: Robinson campaign report details 'disturbing' omissions, glaring discrepancies, "On Facebook, NC's Republican candidate for lieutenant governor lashes out, insults", "Mark Robinson mulls 2024 run, calls for taking science, history out of elementary schools", "NC Lt. Gov. What does it create? 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. We dont need another politician whos spent their life climbing the political ladder.. North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. 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. In a statement emailed to NBC News Friday, Jordan Monaghan, Cooper's press secretary, called Robinson's comments "abhorrent.". PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. [13] Afterwards, Robinson dropped out of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and left his job in furniture manufacturing to focus on public speaking engagements. Robinsons 35-minute speech included support for tax cuts and law enforcement. Im saying this now, and Ive been saying it, and I dont care who likes it: Those issues have no place in a school. The 12-member task force was to field reports of political bias in instruction in public schools. What does it make? 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. WebIn a June 2021 speech at a Seagrove, North Carolina church, Robinson disparaged "transgenderism and homosexuality" as "filth", saying: "There's no reason anybody Shes not your baby mama anymore. The Black Lives Matter movement claims to care about the lives of Black people but has turned a blind eye while violence in Black communities is taking Black lives at a genocidal rate, he said. 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. Esperti OCF nella Protezione Patrimoniale. Robinson, who was elected the states first Black lieutenant governor in 2020, has spoken out ardently against abortion. FollowNBC OutonTwitter,Facebook&Instagram. candidate's posts draw criticism", "App State's Turning Point USA brings candidate for lieutenant governor to discuss education, gun rights", "Mark Robinson's unique story guides political life", "Mark Robinson Announces Run For Lt. *This text was compiled from That has got to stop.". And no one can stop it.. [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. candidate appeared with religious leader who plans to become king of the US", "Lt. Gov. "[27] Robinson's posts were also criticized by Equality North Carolina and Jewish community leaders in North Carolina. He stated in 2020 that any outstanding issues with the IRS had been "taken care of". I was making a comparison between arguments, he said, not comparisons between situations.. 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. 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. 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. We are Americans.. Theyre not women.. ", 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. BONUS PUBBLICITA: prorogato anche per il 2021! Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? Unfiltered, unchecked nuttery, alternative weekly Indy Week said in its daily email Tuesday. RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) Greensboro native Mark Robinson is at it again using a speech at a church to make incendiary remarks. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Antifa, a loosely knit protest movement around the country, "wants to roam the streets and beat you into submission," he said. 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. But Robinson endorsed Ted Budd for U.S. Senate last year and not Walker, who finished a distant third to Budd in the GOP primary. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Lt. Gov. 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." Part of HuffPost Politics. He spoke the words in the context of American soldiers sent to World War II, making the point that nobody wants to go to battle but they do so anyway out of a sense of duty. Roy Cooper also issued a statement calling the remarks abhorrent.. [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. The role of a leader is to bring people together and stand up for the dignity and rights of everyone; not to spread hate and undermine their own office," said Andrew Bates, White House deputy press secretary. [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. "Ain't nothing but men and women You can go to the doctor and get cut up. 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. And if you don't like it that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you. And the two have been amassing war chests suggestive of such a battle. 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. I'm the majority. The state Department of Health and Human Services, which keeps statistics on abortion, logged 23,495 of them in North Carolina for 2019. Si prega di riprovare o di contattarci all'indirizzo info@studioclarus.com, Accesso al bonus pubblicit 2023 dal 1 marzo. 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.. Mark Robinson, a Republican, resign after a video surfaced showing him describing the LGBTQ community as "filth.". 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. Il "bonus pubblicit" stato prorogato per il 2021 e per il 2022: come funziona e quali novit sono state introdotte? The Biden White House condemned on Friday North Carolina Lt. Gov. [41][42], Robinson married his wife, Yolanda, in 1990. | Source: Allison Joyce / Getty He has said repeatedly that systemic racism does not exist, and he uses himself as Exhibit A. Once a woman gets pregnant, its not your body anymore, its yalls body, Robinson said. By GARY D. ROBERTSON March 24, 2022. A group called "Right Wing Watch" posted the clip to social media Wednesday. "Mark Robinson should resign.". The office of lieutentant governor has been considered for several decades as a stepping stone to the states highest office. Governor Mark Robinson after video surfaced of him making homophobic comments. They are shocking in their brazen homophobia and transphobia and are as unacceptable now as they were 10 years ago," she said. 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.". [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. [14], In a 2012 social media post, Robinson acknowledged that in 1989, he paid for a woman that he impregnated to get an abortion. Its abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our states reputation, said spokesperson Jordan Monaghan. You can go down to the dress shop and get made up. [18] Robinson was elected,[19] in the process becoming the second black person ever elected to the North Carolina Council of State, after Ralph Campbell Jr.[20], Robinson's 2020 campaign finance reports contained incomplete information on his campaign contributors. "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. We dont come from some weak, jelly-backed, spineless people. Kendra Johnson, the executive director of Equality NC, an LGBTQ nonprofit, said the group condemns Robinson's "dangerous rhetoric. Roy Cooper, state officials sworn in during inauguration ceremony", "Lt. Mark Robinson speaks before a rally for former President Donald Trump at The Farm at 95 on April 9, 2022, in Selma, North Carolina. Jewish Insider. Lt. Gov. And if you don't like that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you." A powerful speech by North Carolina Lt. Gov. And yes I called it filth. Budd endorsed Robinson in a video message aired at Saturdays rally. Mark Robinson, North Carolinas Republican lieutenant governor, dismissed a call for his resignation on Friday after he was exposed on videotape calling members of MAYODAN Get ready to swivel your hips, hang bright leis around your necks and see hula dancers and a fire show. Gubernatorial rivals already have been pushing back at Robinson even before the formal announcement. | Source: Allison "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. One of the words Robinson used "transgenderism" was adopted by anti-transgender activists to make being transgender sound like a condition, according to the LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD. The lieutenant governors comments make it clear that he believes he can dictate these most personal decisions for others, without regard for individual circumstances, viewpoints or faith traditions, and that should alarm us all.. Il bando ha l'obiettivo di promuovere la crescita inclusiva, di rafforzare l'occupabilit e la permanenza in azienda. 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. But others have questioned whether his aggressive, conservative style and blunt comments about LGBTQ+ rights, abortion and the role of women make him the partys best choice to win a general election in a closely divided state. [32] During his tenure Robinson has had a fraught relationship with Democratic Governor Roy Cooper; Robinson described communication between the two as "nonexistent". 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. I thought to myself, that is not a rainbow unicorn, Robinson said. [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. Despite Republican success in controlling the state legislature, the GOP has won the governor's office just once since 1992, back in 2012. 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. Heres how. "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.". {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Robert Willettmember image share, The News & Observer, Police release ID of Greensboro resident killed in fatal crash Tuesday, Jonathan Brown won't race in Modified Division this year at Bowman Gray Stadium, Troopers: Man now faces felony after failing to stop for school bus, striking 6-year-old boy. John Wesley Waugh, a spokesperson for Robinson, said in an email that the lieutenant governor's comments "refer to education. [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? ", "There is no place for hate in North Carolina," Attorney General Josh Stein said in a statement. Robinson's comments specifically addressed LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms a topic that has recently joined other education culture wars, with more school districts banning pride symbols and flags. Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein announced his bid in January. 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. Any elected official talking about such a personal event is unusual. In one address at a church in 2021, Robinson said, Theres no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality, any of that filth.. Individual Republicans praised him this week for speaking out about a difficult experience. Free speech, yes, Im all for it, Robinson huffed. 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. LGBTQ advocates have said that views like Robinson's don't represent the majority of North Carolinians. 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. The CPAC conference where Robinson was speaking Saturday is an annual conference hosted by the American Conservative Union. Its time you got up off your tail and went and go paid it.". He went on to say education is not a political issue, but rather a spiritual one. 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. For the political left, it was more lunacy from a fringe politician whos now the mainstream of the modern Republican Party. Robinson said Saturday he wants to make North Carolina a destination state for life," which he said includes his support for legislation preventing abortions once an ultrasound first detects fetal cardiac activity, typically about six weeks after fertilization. North Carolina senators are calling for Lt. Gov. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. NC Lt. Gov. So far this year, 10 municipalities have passed measures that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination in public accommodations, employment and more. RALEIGH The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation on Friday confirmed that its financial crimes unit is investigating allegations of , ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Rockingham County has been given a stark national ranking as being among the top 10 counties in the U.S. with the lowest n, EDEN A contractor working on a classroom roof at Morehead High School on Wednesday morning died of injuries he sustained when he fell to gro. "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. Robinsons 30-minute speech was marked by applause, shouts of agreement and standing ovations. And if you don't like that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you.". In the video, Robinson is seen speaking at Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove, North Carolina, in June. 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. We cannot say that Black lives matter or all lives matter or blue lives matter until we say unborn lives matter, because that is where it all starts.. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. FILE - North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson arrives for a rally where he announced his candidacy for governor, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Ace Speedway in Theyre not dead because were here defending them.. There are real impacts to words, and the real impacts are the damage and hurt in peoples lives, Scott warned. Republican State Treasurer Dale Folwell also got in the race last month. "We must focus on reading, writing, and mathematics in North Carolina. We will not change our language, he said. 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. Robinsons popularity among the Republican base and flush coffers put him squarely at the top of the list of candidates for a GOP primary. 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 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. ALTAMAHAW, N.C. -- Republican Lt. Gov. Jackson, who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022, added that Robinson's comments are part of a pattern.