LGBTQ advocates have said that views like Robinson's don't represent the majority of North Carolinians. Mark Robinson Criticized Over Anti-LGBT Views", North Carolina's lieutenant governor has Jewish community on high alert: Republican Mark Robinson has drawn scrutiny for past antisemitic comments, refusing to apologize even after assuming office, "Muslim 'invaders' and transgender 'delusion': Lt. gov. And, yes, that includes the daddy. Republican State Treasurer Dale Folwell has said hes considering a run. Roy Cooper, who is barred by the state consitution from seeking a third consecutive term. 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. Despite Republican success in controlling the state legislature, the GOP has won the governor's office just once since 1992, back in 2012. The lieutenant governor typically doesnt speak to WRAL News, and he poked at the station a couple of times during his speech. FollowNBC OutonTwitter,Facebook&Instagram. The CPAC conference where Robinson was speaking Saturday is an annual conference hosted by the American Conservative Union. North Carolina Lt. Gov. [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. As for Walker, it was his distribution of Robinson's 2018 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. [28][31] Robinson declined to apologize for his posts, saying, "I'm not ashamed of anything that I post. Somebody fought wars and died for you!. 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.. [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. "It is our duty to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in the face of this kind of hatred," he said in a statement. The crowd ate it up. 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. Sorry if this offends anyone, but Im not falling for the media/pop culture 'okey-doke. Mark Robinson NC lieutenant gov explains abortion decision decades ago Roy Cooper won't run again due to term limits. Thats where the trouble is, and thats what weve got to run to," Robinson said in the clip. [14][15], Robinson ran in the 2020 election for lieutenant governor of North Carolina. Heres how. North Carolinians deserve better than these dehumanizing comments. 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.. I'm a law-abiding citizen who never shot anybody. 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. And the two have been amassing war chests suggestive of such a battle. It's time for us to stop letting these children be abused in schools, and it's not going to happen till the people of God stand up and demand different, same ones that established those schools to begin with.". I was making a comparison between arguments, he said, not comparisons between situations.. Copyright 2021 STUDIO CLARUS sas | P.I. "[27] Robinson's posts were also criticized by Equality North Carolina and Jewish community leaders in North Carolina. Robinson doubled down on his comments in an interview with ABC11 on Friday. 2023 Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc. NC Lt. Gov. 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. I dont care what you call them. In that section of the speech, the lieutenant governor talked about a rainbow unicorn he saw on social media. Robinson himself said during a brief conversation Tuesday as he left the Senate floor, and as a staffer pressed to wrap things up, that the speech spoke for itself. 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. We know what its like to be in that situation. 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 He used it to illustrate what he described as his calling not desire to lead. Robinson I think hes straightforward. ALTAMAHAW Republican Lt. Gov. 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. His 2020 campaign was his first. [12] He was invited to speak at the National Rifle Association's annual convention that year. In the video, Robinson is seen speaking at Asbury Baptist Church in Seagrove, North Carolina, in June. I think he'll listen to the people, said Nim Harris, her husband. lieutenant governor faces calls to resign 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. [45] In 2022, Robinson clarified that the woman in question was his eventual wife, Yolanda.[46]. 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. Robinson was thrust into the national spotlight in 2018 when he gave an impassioned speech about gun rights at a Greensboro City Council meeting. Robinson is a Our students have struggled with these topics even before the pandemic. 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Mark Robinson (American politician) - Wikipedia 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.. Robinsons entry was anticipated for well over a year, with the Greensboro native heavily hinting at a run in speeches and fundraising appeals. 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. ", Topics surrounding transgenderism and homosexuality should be discussed at home and not in public education," Waugh said. 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. [43] They had a child in 1990 and another in 1992. Mark Robinson speaks at NRA annual meetings in Texas. But the choice of venue reinforced his narrative as an anti-establishment candidate looking out for average folks. [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? 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. Roy Cooper also issued a statement calling the remarks abhorrent.. Un bando rivolto alle imprese per sostenere il mercato del lavoro: partecipa entro il 18 gennaio. "[People] tell me that that is not true, Robinson said Friday. Mark Robinson, in Raleigh in August. FILE - North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. North Carolina lawmakers call for lieutenant governor's - CNN The video was posted on Twitter by Right Wing Watch, part of the progressive advocacy group People for the American Way. On Friday, he focused on the rare transgender athletes competing against women. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. BONUS PUBBLICITA: prorogato anche per il 2021! We are Americans.. The lieutenant governor is a professed Christian and said he doesnt want to force his religious views on people. 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. NC Lt. Governor: Two Plus Two Doesn't Equal - RealClearPolitics I was supposed to be crushed by racism as a Black man in the South, he [14], In a 2012 social media post, Robinson acknowledged that in 1989, he paid for a woman that he impregnated to get an abortion. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. A member of the Republican Party, he is the first African-American to hold the office of lieutenant governor in North Carolina. 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. Gubernatorial rivals already have been pushing back at Robinson even before the formal announcement. The state Democratic Party said Robinsons past accentuated the need for the right to an abortion. He unveiled his plans at a rally Saturday. They will look at me in my face and call me a liar, tell me that freedom is dead in this country, he continued. "I need to leave a legacy of freedom for the people that I serve. Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. ", Lt. And no one can stop it.. Unblinking acknowledgement now. He gave thanks to border patrollers, who he says dont have the support of Washington, questioning President Joe Biden's commitment border security. Robinsons 30-minute speech was marked by applause, shouts of agreement and standing ovations. "What I want to know is when are all of you going to start standing up for the majority?" 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. pic.twitter.com/aXjCPFKTs0. Republican State Treasurer Dale Folwell also got in the race, last month. "Mark Robinson should resign.". Robinson is second in command in the state and would fill in should Gov. [21] The reports also stated that Robinson withdrew an unexplained $2,400 in cash in apparent violation of a state law requiring all candidate cash payment over $50 to be accompanied by a detailed description explaining of what the money was for. 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. Shes not your baby mama anymore. Robinson endorsed Moon's claim as "exactly right". As for Walker, it was his distribution of Robinsons 2018 speech that helped vault him to fame. 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.