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A bombshell CNN report on North Carolina GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson undoubtedly brought about a buzz on social media Thursday afternoon.

Shortly earlier than the outlet’s story was launched, Robinson tried to do injury management by saying, “The things that you will see in that story, those are not the words of Mark Robinson.”

Robinson, presently his state’s lieutenant governor, additionally mentioned he wouldn’t drop out of the gubernatorial race, during which he presently trails Democratic rival Josh Stein, who polls at round 49% to Robinson’s roughly 40%, based on RealClearPolitics.

CNN’s story accused Robinson of posting repeatedly on a porn web site’s message board between 2008 and 2012, with Robinson allegedly describing himself as a “black NAZI” and advocating for the return of slavery.

In different posts, Robinson allegedly mentioned he favored watching transgender pornography, regardless of making anti-trans feedback whereas working for workplace.

Robinson additionally reportedly reminisced about secretly testing girls in public fitness center showers when he was a teen — a distinction to his current feedback about hoping to “protect our women” by arresting transgender girls who use their most well-liked public bogs.

Although CNN offered Robinson with a digital paper path, he once more denied making the feedback outlined in its article. He mentioned he wouldn’t “go into minutia” of how the story is inaccurate, however appeared to recommend that synthetic intelligence had one thing to do with it.

Despite Robinson’s denials, the CNN story was an enormous matter of debate on X, previously Twitter.

And, sure, folks had ideas. Lots and many ideas.

Conservatives mad they needed to vote for a black man now excited that at the least he’s additionally a Nazi

— Mankrik’s Wife (@Marty_Shannon) September 19, 2024

As a democrat, I’m completely happy with him staying within the race. 🤭

— Yasmine Mary, ARNP-FNP-C 🇺🇸 🦅 (@yazzy1967) September 19, 2024

I can not vote for the man, only for the truth that he is speaking on the porn web site, as an alternative of jacking off like the remainder of us…😁😁

— Johnny Reno 🇺🇸 (@JohnnyReno) September 19, 2024

Don’t attempt to make sense of a Mark Robinson being anti-Black, antisemitic, wanting to hitch the KKK or be a Nazi. Don’t attempt to wrap your head round it. White supremacy is non-linear and nonsensical—that’s the complete level. Just vote for Josh Stein and inform others to do the identical.

— Braxton 🟥 (@Braxtonbrew96) September 19, 2024

NC-Gov was over earlier than this scandal. Now, Robinson may also help Kamala Harris get elected by affecting turnout. Well performed, NC-GOP.

— Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) September 19, 2024

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