The lieutenant governor typically doesnt speak to WRAL News, and he poked at the station a couple of times during his speech. And he suggested that Americans deepen their respect for God, adding that his political fate is in God's hands. 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. I was supposed to be crushed by racism as a Black man in the South, he Robinson made his offensive remarks while speaking in June at the Asbury Baptist Church in the town of Seagrove. [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. 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. We don't need another politician who's spent their life climbing the political ladder.. The office of lieutentant governor has been considered for several decades as a stepping stone to the states highest office. Robinsons 35-minute speech Saturday included support for Republican tax-cutting policies, as well as for school safety and law enforcement. 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. "These words are repugnant and offensive. The track's owners are still fighting the Cooper administration in court over its temporary closure. speech 37,374 talking about this. A 2019 poll from Public Policy Polling found that 67 percent of voters in North Carolina support such legislation, with 19 percent in opposition. Republican leaders speak at NCGOP State Convention 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. "[27] Robinson's posts were also criticized by Equality North Carolina and Jewish community leaders in North Carolina. Governor Robinson still doesn't understand how anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is received in North Carolina, he should ask former Governor Pat McCrory. [28] After the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, Robinson wrote that "Homosexuality is STILL an abominable sin and I WILL NOT join in 'celebrating gay pride. [28][31] Robinson declined to apologize for his posts, saying, "I'm not ashamed of anything that I post. But others have questioned whether his aggressive, conservative style and blunt comments about LGBTQ+ rights, abortion and the role of women make him the party's best choice to win a general election in a closely divided state. Thats not any of my concern, that is Darwin. Republicans must be a bulwark against the socialist hellhole President Joe Biden seeks in America. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Lt. Gov. You can go down to the dress shop and get made up. I think hes honest. Nobody owes you anything for slavery, he said. Black people aren't owed a debt, they owe one to their enslaved ancestors. One man yelled, Thats our next governor. It was red meat Imagine that, a kid who grew up so poor that he didnt even think he was a human being, who had all the strikes against him an alcoholic father, a mother who was a victim of domestic violence who grew up and became the second-highest ranked elected official in North Carolina. I dont care what you call them. Robinson 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/aXjCPFKTs0. [14], In a 2012 social media post, Robinson acknowledged that in 1989, he paid for a woman that he impregnated to get an abortion. 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. 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 held the event at Ace Speedway, which defied Coopers executive order in 2020 limiting outdoor crowds to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. How can leaders proclaim repentance to this chaotic world? Lt. 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. And that's exactly what I intend to do.. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The 12-member task force was to field reports of political bias in instruction in public schools. 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. [12], Robinson attributed the beginning of his interest in conservative politics to his reading of a book by Rush Limbaugh, after which he "found out that I was conservative and always had been. This is not the first time Robinson has shared his discriminatory views, but it should be the last time he gets away with it as an elected leader. North Carolina Lt Governor Mark Robinson arrives for a rally where he announced his candidacy for governor, on Saturday, in Elon. Some Democratic North Carolina state senators are calling for the resignation of Robinson, a Republican, after footage of him saying that American [12] On March 26, 2021, he launched the FACTS (Fairness, Accountability in the Classroom for Teachers and Students) Task Force through his office's website. The office of lieutentant governor has been considered for several decades as a stepping stone to the state's highest office. 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. "We are not talking about the fight for equality and if those people want to challenge me on that, that's fine," he said. On Friday, he focused on the rare transgender athletes competing against women. "What I want to know is when are all of you going to start standing up for the majority?" [21] Robinson's reports also stated that Robinson's wife spent $4,500 for "campaign clothing" but gave no details. Lt. Gov. [21] Campaign finance watchdog Bob Hall identified several questionable expenditures in Robinson's campaign reports, including $186 for medical bills and for $2,840 for "campaign clothes and accessories" (most of it spent at a sporting goods shop); the campaign did not explain how these expenditures were campaign-related. North Carolina lawmakers call for lieutenant governor's - CNN "I need to leave a legacy of freedom for the people that I serve. [12] They live in High Point, North Carolina. [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. PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. ", Topics surrounding transgenderism and homosexuality should be discussed at home and not in public education," Waugh said. "There aint no reason to be afraid. he said at the meeting. The Biden White House condemned on Friday North Carolina Lt. Gov. Democrat Jeff Jackson, who is running for U.S. Senate, called on Robinson to resign over the comments made on the video. A powerful speech by North Carolina Lt. Gov. Gubernatorial rivals already have been pushing back at Robinson even before the formal announcement. You want to put it at my feet.". Robinson thanked law enforcement, while denouncing groups that seek to reduce police funding. North Carolina Lt. Gov. He went on to say education is not a political issue, but rather a spiritual one. Governor Mark Robinson after video surfaced of him making homophobic comments. [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. "If Lt. He is running for Governor of North Carolina in the 2024 election. But test its DNA, and its a donkey. [21], Robinson promoted his persona as a "brash and unfiltered conservative culture warrior". Mark Robinson, a Republican, resign after a video surfaced showing him describing the LGBTQ community as "filth.". I was supposed to be crushed by racism as a Black man in the South, he said under rain showers. [35], The body released a report on summitted complaints in late August 2021. 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. Jewish Insider. 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.. 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. [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. 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. 1, if you are stuck on the train tracks, that is Darwin. Republican State Treasurer Dale Folwell also got in the race, last month. That is a painted up, marked-up, dressed-up jackass.. 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. 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. However, he said he wasn't talking about equality when it comes to sexual orientation. [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. {{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. Budd endorsed Robinson in a video message aired at Saturdays rally. 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. ", "There ain't but two genders," he said, about two hours and fifteen minutes into video of the speech. Abortion, race, transgender rights - North Carolina's first black lieutenant governor blasts the left at every turn, and Republicans love him for it. State law currently bans nearly all abortions after 20 weeks. 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. Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. Mark Robinson could have a shot at becoming North Carolina's next 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. Shes not your baby mama anymore. "Mark Robinson should resign.". 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. [12] He was invited to speak at the National Rifle Association's annual convention that year. He has also repeatedly alleged that indoctrination in schools is a serious issue. "[People] tell me that that is not true, Robinson said Friday. Mark Robinson. He added: "And yes, I called it filth. "[24][28], Robinson was sworn in on January 9, 2021. 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. I think hes straightforward. To hear this from a member of such a high office signals to countless folks that they're unwelcome in our state. Im running for governor because we deserve to be represented by someone has actually lived like us, Robinson said in a prerecorded ad. 'Chance to be a symbol': As expected, Robinson declares bid for governor. The footage was posted Tuesday by Right Wing "I'm saying this now, and I've been saying it, and I don't care who likes it: Those issues have no place in a school. Reparations: Mark Robinson Suggested Blacks 'Owe' For Slavery '", Robinson also spoke about the trans community at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ two months ago. North Carolina PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. Despite Republican success in controlling the state legislature, the GOP has won the governors office just once since 1992, back in 2012. For the political left, it was more lunacy from a fringe politician whos now the mainstream of the modern Republican Party. Sorry if this offends anyone, but Im not falling for the media/pop culture 'okey-doke. The crowd ate it up. He used it to illustrate what he described as his calling not desire to lead. [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? Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announces run for NC governor at rainy But since the late 1960s, only three of them all Democrats have made the leap to governor. Its abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our states reputation, the statement reads. Robinsons 35-minute speech Saturday included addressing fiscal matters like inflation, school safety and supporting law enforcement. But the choice of venue reinforced his narrative as an anti-establishment candidate looking out for average folks. All Rights Reserved. And if you don't like that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you." [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. North Carolina Lt. There are real impacts to words, and the real impacts are the damage and hurt in peoples lives, Scott warned. 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. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson on Saturday made some of his strongest statements yet suggesting he will run for governor in 2024. I think hes worked hard for where he is today, said Ruthann Harris, 78, of Elon, who attended the rally. 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.. 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 Mark Robinson made all of those statements to his fellow Republicans last Friday during the partys state convention. 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. [45] In 2022, Robinson clarified that the woman in question was his eventual wife, Yolanda.[46]. Robinson has repeatedly made homophobic remarks, along with suggesting Hollywood is demonic and chastising Black people for giving their shekels to satanic and Jewish movie producers. [22] He later apologized for the comments about Black Panther, saying his words did not reflect his intended message. 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. [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. Roy Cooper, state officials sworn in during inauguration ceremony", "Lt. Si prega di riprovare o di contattarci all'indirizzo info@studioclarus.com, Accesso al bonus pubblicit 2023 dal 1 marzo. [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. Robinson's report on teachers lacks transparency", "NC lawmaker calls on Lt. Gov. Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley were among the announced or potential presidential candidates to speak at this years conference, along with other notable names such as Trump and a raft of other high-profile conservative politicians, pundits and operatives. Mark Robinson addressing transgenderism at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina in You have permission to edit this article. Its time for me to | Source: Allison Joyce / Getty Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Gov. [43] They had a child in 1990 and another in 1992. 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. 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. You can cancel at any time. 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. 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 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. Republican State Treasurer Dale Folwell has said hes considering a run. Greensboro resident Mark Robinsons speech went viral after U.S. Rep. Mark Walker of North Carolina shared it on Facebook on Wednesday morning. Robinson is a former factory worker who vaulted to prominence following a gun-rights speech in Greensboro that went viral. He gave thanks to border patrollers, who he says dont have the support of Washington, questioning President Joe Biden's commitment border security. Mark Robinson, in Raleigh in August. Mark Robinson | Lieutenant Governor Its abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our states reputation, said spokesperson Jordan Monaghan. Robinson added: And yes, I called it filth. The video emerged this week. And if you don't like that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you.". 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.. WebIn the primary election, Mark achieved a strong victory in a crowded field of eight impressive candidates, garnering just over thirty- two percent of the vote, allowing him to avoid a 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.
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