Four top staff members of Mark Robinson’s campaign for North Carolina governor have resigned amid controversy over allegations that Robinson made anti-Semitic and racist comments on a porn website years ago. The campaign did not directly link the staff departures to the allegations, but announced the resignations of the campaign manager, finance director, deputy campaign manager, and general consultant/senior adviser. Robinson stated that he appreciated their efforts and will announce new staff roles soon. Despite the allegations, Robinson denied them and vowed to continue in the race.
Republican lawmakers have expressed concern over the allegations, but the North Carolina Republican Party has reiterated its support for Robinson, emphasizing that he denies the allegations. Democrats have attempted to connect Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who has endorsed him in the governor’s race. Democrats are focusing on North Carolina as a key state that could potentially be flipped in the presidential race, as Trump won it narrowly in 2020. Polls show a close race in the state, with Trump’s running mate emphasizing the importance of winning North Carolina in the presidential election.
Overall, the controversy surrounding Robinson’s alleged comments and the staff resignations have created a challenging situation for his campaign, with both Republicans and Democrats closely watching the developments in the North Carolina governor’s race.
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