Being transgender is a delusion, he said. Heres how. "Ain't nothing but men and women You can go to the doctor and get cut up. ", "There is no place for hate in North Carolina," Attorney General Josh Stein said in a statement. The video emerged this week. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor. "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. The speech was in character for Robinson, whose claim to fame before he rolled through a crowded Republican primary field last year and won state governments second-highest elected office was a gun rights speech he gave before the Greensboro City Council in 2018. Si verificato un errore nell'invio. Other competitors are also lining up to try to succeed Democratic Gov. While in office, Robinson also has attacked what he calls the indoctrination of children in the public schools and backed legislation that limited how teachers can discuss certain racial concepts in the classroom. 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. Robinson also criticized the controversial Critical Race Theory during his June speech at Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Gov. His 2020 campaign was his first. We know what its like to be in that situation. Robinson is a I don't want to be the governor, he said. It is completely unacceptable," Jackson wrote, in part. [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. 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. The Saturday speech was the latest on a national stage for Robinson, who is a regular at high-profile national events that support conservative causes. Its time for me to Robinsons 35-minute speech included support for tax cuts and law enforcement. North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Among other things, he has criticized an editorial cartoon that ran on WRAL.com's opinion page comparing him and other Republican members of the State Board of Education to the Ku Klux Klan over their attempt to limit how the history of racism is taught in North Carolina social studies classes. Everyone needs access to abortion, even Mark Robinson, spokesperson Rachel Stein said in a news release Wednesday. I'm 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. [8] Robinson has said that his father was abusive and alcoholic, and that he and his family suffered from domestic violence; Robinson and his siblings lived in foster care for part of their childhood, before moving back in with their mother, who worked as a custodian. 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. A public confession many years before emerging into public life. 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. A group called "Right Wing Watch" posted the clip to social media Wednesday. Roy Cooper, who is barred by the state consitution from seeking a third consecutive term. RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) Greensboro native Mark Robinson is at it again using a speech at a church to make incendiary remarks. He came to prominence a few years back when he took the Greensboro, NC, city council to task over 2A rights. Im running for governor because we deserve to be represented by someone has actually lived like us, Robinson said in a prerecorded ad. 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. Robinson made his offensive remarks while speaking in June at the Asbury Baptist Church in the town of Seagrove. [45] In 2022, Robinson clarified that the woman in question was his eventual wife, Yolanda.[46]. After condemning abortion, Robinson said there's something else he "isn't supposed to say. He said that debt can be paid by going to school, getting a job and taking care of your children. Roy Cooper, who is barred by the state consitution from seeking a third consecutive term. Robinsons 30-minute speech was marked by applause, shouts of agreement and standing ovations. The state Democratic Party said Robinsons past accentuated the need for the right to an abortion. I think hes honest. North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. The 12-member task force was to field reports of political bias in instruction in public schools. Mark Robinson, a Republican, resign after a video surfaced showing him describing the LGBTQ community as "filth.". Theres no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality any of that filth, he said in a sermon at the church. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. North Carolina Lt. Gov. Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. Susanna Birdsong, North Carolina public affairs director for Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, called Robinsons abortion remarks alarming. A rousing clip from his Friday speech, where Robinson talks about the bravery of American soldiers and first responders and calls on Republicans to emulate them in a fight against the left, was dubbed a "Must-Hear Speech That Will Set Your American Soul on Fire" by a writer for Red State, a website for grassroots conservatives, though the piece initially misidentified Robinson as South Carolina's lieutenant governor. 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. Robinsons 35-minute speech Saturday included support for Republican tax-cutting policies, as well as for school safety and law enforcement. What about in cases of rape or incest? Robinson said, changing his voice to impersonate an abortion rights advocate. "Yes, I called it filth. Lt. Democrat Jeff Jackson, who is running for U.S. Senate, called on Robinson to resign over the comments made on the video. "[People] tell me that that is not true, Robinson said Friday. He said anyone implying that is muddying the waters because they don't like his position on abortion. That speech went viral online, Robinson became a hero to the right, and now hes probably one of the most popular Republicans in the state so much so that he considered a run for the U.S. Senate this year and had polling numbers suggesting he could win. Once a woman gets pregnant, its not your body anymore, its yalls body, Robinson said. Other competitors are also lining up to try to succeed Democratic Gov. The White House also issued a statement criticizing Robinson. We must focus on reading, writing, and mathematics in North Carolina., Waugh wrote that Robinson affirms every individuals constitutional right to identify or express themselves in anyway they desire.. 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 You aint changed what God put in you that DNA. He did not mention a specific book title. [14], In a 2012 social media post, Robinson acknowledged that in 1989, he paid for a woman that he impregnated to get an abortion. North Carolina Lt. Gov. [28] Robinson accused people "who support this mass delusion called transgenderism" of seeking "to glorify Satan". Mark Robinson speaks before a rally for former President Donald Trump at The Farm at 95 on April 9, 2022, in Selma, North Carolina. 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. A 2019 poll from Public Policy Polling found that 67 percent of voters in North Carolina support such legislation, with 19 percent in opposition. '"[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. Republicans must be a bulwark against the socialist hellhole President Joe Biden seeks in America. 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. [21] Robinson's reports also stated that Robinson's wife spent $4,500 for "campaign clothing" but gave no details. I knew then that I wanted him to run for office. Once a woman is pregnant, her body is no longer her own. [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've never done anything like that. Somebody fought wars and died for you!. 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. I was making a comparison between arguments, he said, not comparisons between situations.. Sorry if this offends anyone, but Im not falling for the media/pop culture 'okey-doke. Robinsons 35-minute speech Saturday included addressing fiscal matters like inflation, school safety and supporting law enforcement. Despite Republican success in controlling the state legislature, the GOP has won the governors office just once since 1992, back in 2012. Theyre painted-up, striped-up jackasses. Robinson is a former factory worker who vaulted to prominence following a gun-rights speech in Greensboro that went viral. Mark Robinson. North Carolina Lt. Gov. As for Walker, it was his distribution of Robinson's 2018 IE 11 is not supported. Governor Mark Robinson launches new website to report 'indoctrination' in North Carolina public schools", "Mark Robinson's Super-Secret Indoctrination Task Force", "NC Dems say production of Lt. Gov. Lt. Gov. WebNorth Carolina Lt. Gov. 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. It is not OK!". Robinsons entry was anticipated for well over a year, with the Greensboro native heavily hinting at a run in speeches and fundraising appeals. [41][42], Robinson married his wife, Yolanda, in 1990. 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. In that section of the speech, the lieutenant governor talked about a rainbow unicorn he saw on social media. There is a bill at your feet, folks, he said. [12] They live in High Point, North Carolina. 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. 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? Republican Lt. Gov. And if you don't like it that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you. North Carolina senators are calling for Lt. Gov. But since the late 1960s, only three of them all Democrats have made the leap to governor. And he suggested that Americans deepen their respect for God, adding that his political fate is in God's hands. North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson (R) address the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas. Im running for governor because we deserve to be represented by someone has actually lived like us, Robinson said in a prerecorded ad. PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. He also suggested that people who don't know what gender they are "go around the corner, around here in the back, drop your pants, whatever you got on, and I can show you what you are," or have blood taken. 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. '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. He added: "And yes, I called it filth. Governor of North Carolina. Mark Robinson speaks before a rally for former President Donald Trump at The Farm at 95 on April 9, 2022, in Selma, North Carolina. Gubernatorial rivals already have been pushing back at Robinson even before the formal announcement. [26], Robinson's past antisemitic comments have drawn scrutiny and condemnation. Governor Mark Robinson after video surfaced of him making homophobic comments. How refreshing.. 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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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.. 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. Unfiltered, unchecked nuttery, alternative weekly Indy Week said in its daily email Tuesday. The footage was posted Tuesday by Right Wing 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 Theyre not women.. If you couldnt get past them, I cannot help you., That is not a good argument, Robinson continued. The Biden White House condemned on Friday North Carolina Lt. Gov. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. WebIn a June 2021 speech at a Seagrove, North Carolina church, Robinson disparaged "transgenderism and homosexuality" as "filth", saying: "There's no reason anybody [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. Robinson calls straight couples 'superior' to gays in sermon, video shows", "NC Lt. Gov. ", "There ain't but two genders," he said, about two hours and fifteen minutes into video of the speech. [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. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor. PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. ", I don't need a legacy of a political career," he said. | Source: Allison Joyce / Getty Steins 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.. He also has said he can separate his religious views from the responsibilities of office. He also has said he can separate his religious views from the responsibilities of office. "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. Esperti OCF nella Protezione Patrimoniale. BONUS PUBBLICITA: prorogato anche per il 2021! North Carolina Lt Governor Mark Robinson arrives for a rally where he announced his candidacy for governor, on Saturday, in Elon. 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. 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In a statement emailed to NBC News Friday, Jordan Monaghan, Cooper's press secretary, called Robinson's comments "abhorrent.". To hear this from a member of such a high office signals to countless folks that they're unwelcome in our state. 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. 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. Among Republicans in North Carolina, those figures are 50 percent and 32 percent, respectively. Its abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our states reputation, the statement reads. Robinson has made numerous controversial statements, which critics have described as anti-LGBT,[2][3][4] antisemitic,[5] and Islamophobic.[6][7]. As for Walker, it was his distribution of Robinson's 2018 speech that helped vault him to fame. I think hes straightforward. Candidate Apparently Thinks the Coronavirus Is a "Globalist" Conspiracy to Destroy Donald Trump", "The enigma of Mark Robinson: How NC's outspoken lieutenant governor is climbing the GOP ladder", "NC Lt. Gov. [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. Si prega di riprovare o di contattarci all'indirizzo info@studioclarus.com, Accesso al bonus pubblicit 2023 dal 1 marzo. North Carolina is a welcoming state where we value public education and the diversity of our people. Roy Cooper's office on Friday sent the following statement to ABC11 about the video: "North Carolina is a welcoming state where we value public education and the diversity of our people. Republican Mark Robinson said he's "tired of folks on the right being demonized for our speech while folks on the left burn, beat, rob, loot and get a pass.. You saw those train tracks. 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. 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.. There's no reason anybody anywhere in America should be telling any child about transgenderism, homosexuality any of that filth," he said. This was old school hate.https://t.co/uFDA9VzJA8, An aide for Democratic North Carolina Gov. I want to be that person at the track meet that stands up and says Them two fellas that won this track meet, theyre not girls. 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. North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. 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. I'm a law-abiding citizen who never shot anybody. It's abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our state's reputation. John Wesley Waugh, a spokesperson for Robinson, said in an email that the lieutenant governor's comments "refer to education. You have permission to edit this article. Robinson and his wife, Yolanda, appeared in a video 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. "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. 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. Studio Clarus usa i dati che fornisci al solo scopo di rispondere alle vostre richieste nel rispetto del Regolamento UE 2016/679 GDPR. Its abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our states reputation, said spokesperson Jordan Monaghan. We dont come from some weak, jelly-backed, spineless people. Robinson, who was elected the states first Black lieutenant governor in 2020, has spoken out ardently against abortion. He is running for Governor of North Carolina in the 2024 election. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Candidate for Governor Join Mark's Army today You can cancel at any time. A survey late last year of likely Republican primary voters looked at hypothetical match-ups between Robinson and other potential GOP candidates for 2024. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina 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." "[23] In 2022, after U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was violently assaulted at home, Robinson made light of the attack and posted falsehoods about it. Jewish Insider. The video emerged this week. All Rights Reserved. [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? Il bando ha l'obiettivo di promuovere la crescita inclusiva, di rafforzare l'occupabilit e la permanenza in azienda. I think hell listen to the people, said Nim Harris, her husband. "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 arrives for a rally where he announced his candidacy for governor on Saturday at Ace Speedway in Elon. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. More than three-quarters of Democrats in the state support nondiscrimination legislation, while 12 percent oppose it. [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.

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