Im saying this now, and Ive been saying it, and I dont care who likes it: Those issues have no place in a school. 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 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. Robinson is second in command in the state and would fill in should Gov. RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) Greensboro native Mark Robinson is at it again using a speech at a church to make incendiary remarks. 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 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. "What I'm talking about are intimate details and yes, there is material out there that shares intimate details about homosexuality, about sexuality in general, to our students. Mark Robinson, a Republican, resign after a video surfaced showing him describing the LGBTQ community as "filth.". ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. ", I don't need a legacy of a political career," he said. North Carolinians deserve better than these dehumanizing comments. What about in cases of rape or incest? 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Kendra Johnson, the executive director of Equality NC, an LGBTQ nonprofit, said the group condemns Robinson's "dangerous rhetoric. Robinson said Saturday he wants to make North Carolina a destination state for life," which he said includes his support for legislation preventing abortions once an ultrasound first detects fetal cardiac activity, typically about six weeks after fertilization. "But if it's his will for me to be, it will be. 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. But since the late 1960s, only three of them all Democrats have made the leap to governor. The office of lieutentant governor has been considered for several decades as a stepping stone to the states highest office. He has said repeatedly that systemic racism does not exist, and he uses himself as Exhibit A. Some scientific research indicates that gender is not so simple as chromosomes or genitalia. I was supposed to be crushed by racism as a Black man in the South, he said under rain showers. Robinson to resign over homophobic, transphobic comments", "Report: White House condemns N.C. lieutenant governor's statements about LGBTQ issues", "North Carolina's lieutenant governor said straight people are 'superior' to gay people", "NC Lt. Gov. 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. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, leave the state or his position. Roy Cooper, state officials sworn in during inauguration ceremony", "Lt. 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. IE 11 is not supported. And yes I called it filth. By GARY D. ROBERTSON March 24, 2022. 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. This is how, U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop of Charlotte wrote in a tweet Thursday. Robinson held the event at Ace Speedway, which defied Cooper's executive order in 2020 limiting outdoor crowds to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Roy Cooper, who is barred by the state consitution from seeking a third consecutive term. 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"I need to leave a legacy of freedom for the people that I serve. And the two have been amassing war chests suggestive of such a battle. NC lieutenant gov explains abortion decision decades ago Other competitors are also lining up to try to succeed Democratic Gov. (AP Photo/Bryan Anderson), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news, hes fairly certain that hell run for governor in 2024. Its time you got up off your tail and went and go paid it.". | Source: Allison Joyce / Getty Put whatever you want on that donkey, Robinson said. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Roy Cooper won't run again due to term limits. "We are not talking about the fight for equality and if those people want to challenge me on that, that's fine," he said. Reparations: Mark Robinson Suggested Blacks 'Owe' For Slavery 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. He is the real deal and the people of NC love him. He argues that todays Republican Party is the same as it was under Abraham Lincoln the party of freedom and disagrees with anyone who suggests the GOP has become a bastion of racism. 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Joyce Cancer Support Fund. Its abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our states reputation, said spokesperson Jordan Monaghan. 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.. This was old school hate.https://t.co/uFDA9VzJA8, An aide for Democratic North Carolina Gov. Lt. Controversy is swirling around North Carolina Lt. Gov. ", "There is no place for hate in North Carolina," Attorney General Josh Stein said in a statement. He also has said he can separate his religious views from the responsibilities of office. The lieutenant governor is a professed Christian and said he doesnt want to force his religious views on people. 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. WebNorth Carolina Lt. Gov. 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. Robinson, a favorite of national and social conservatives, has said hes fairly certain that It creates nothing. I was supposed to be crushed by racism as a Black man in the South, he Robinsons popularity among the Republican base and flush coffers put him squarely at the top of the list of candidates for a GOP primary. "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. North Carolina He is running for Governor of North Carolina in the 2024 election. [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. It is not! An episode of Bar Rescue featuring a Hickory pub will air on April 23, according to a Paramount Network representative. He defeated Democratic nominee Yvonne Lewis Holley in the 2020 lieutenant gubernatorial election. I have a chance to be a symbol to others in humble beginnings, and despite what anyone else may tell you, you can achieve anything.". Robinson narrowly defeated Democrat Yvonne Lewis Holley in 2020, with 51.6 percent of the vote compared to Holley's 48.4 percent. [26], On his Facebook page, which has more than 100,000 followers, Robinson's posts, which have impugned transgender people, Muslims, former President Barack Obama, and African-Americans who support Democrats, have drawn criticism. Copyright 2023 WTVD-TV. This incident only reaffirms the serious need for comprehensive non-discrimination protections that would outlaw discrimination and make North Carolina a safer place for LGBTQ+ people to live.". Conservative Political Action Conference, Lieutenant Governor In fiery speech to state GOP, NC lieutenant governor That has got to stop.". Robinson also touched on national themes Republicans have focused on at the national level in recent years. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. [12] They live in High Point, North Carolina. Im running for governor because we deserve to be represented by someone has actually lived like us, Robinson said in a prerecorded ad. The state Department of Health and Human Services, which keeps statistics on abortion, logged 23,495 of them in North Carolina for 2019. 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. Some Democratic North Carolina state senators are calling for the resignation of Robinson, a Republican, after footage of him saying that American One man yelled, Thats our next governor. It was red meat served up for the most faithful of crowds: delegates and other Republicans gathered for the state partys annual convention. North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. He said that debt can be paid by going to school, getting a job and taking care of your children. Robinson doubled down on his comments in an interview with ABC11 on Friday. Robinson held the event at Ace Speedway, which defied Coopers executive order in 2020 limiting outdoor crowds to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. In 2020, he was elected North Carolina's first Black lieutenant governor, even though several controversial social media posts surfaced publicly during the campaign. It was the hardest decision we have ever made and sadly, we made the wrong one.. Antifa, a loosely knit protest movement around the country, "wants to roam the streets and beat you into submission," he said. North Carolina Lt. Gov. Refuses To Resign After Calling - HuffPost However, he said he wasn't talking about equality when it comes to sexual orientation. 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. North Carolina is a welcoming state where we value public education and the diversity of our people. Robinsons 35-minute speech Saturday included support for Republican tax-cutting policies, as well as for school safety and law enforcement. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. The comments prompted the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, to call for his resignation. Republican State Treasurer Dale Folwell also got in the race, last month. I dont care what you call them. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost. '", Robinson also spoke about the trans community at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ two months ago. He spoke the words in the context of American soldiers sent to World War II, making the point that nobody wants to go to battle but they do so anyway out of a sense of duty. He said sacrifice and service are other integral parts of the Republican partys principles. Somebody fought wars and died for you!. Robinsons entry was anticipated for well over a year, with the Greensboro native heavily hinting at a run in speeches and fundraising appeals. 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. Mark Robinsons measured announcement speech 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. 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. The track's owners are still fighting the Cooper administration in court over its temporary closure. Black people aren't owed a debt, they owe one to their enslaved ancestors. North Carolina Lt. Gun rights speech propels man to N.C. lieutenant governor nomination. 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. Robinson endorsed Moon's claim as "exactly right". 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. Si prega di riprovare o di contattarci all'indirizzo info@studioclarus.com, Accesso al bonus pubblicit 2023 dal 1 marzo. And if you don't like that I called it filth, come see me and I'll explain it to you.". We had an abortion, Robinson says in the video. And it offers possible clues about what he might discuss Monday when he gives the state GOP response to Coopers State of the State address. Mark Robinson is a North Carolina superstar. Mark Robinson, in Raleigh in August. I'm a law-abiding citizen who never shot anybody. ", At a time when LGBTQ people, especially those with multiple layers of marginalization, need a supportive state, Robinson offered transphobia and homophobia instead," Johnson said in an email. 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. Robinson, who in 2020 was elected the state's first Black lieutenant governor, has previously said hes extremely likely to run for the states highest executive office. Heres how. Another Red State writer dubbed Robinson "a leader to watch" on Tuesday. 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. 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. You saw those train tracks. [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. Why are they out there? Robinson said. PINEHURST, N.C. Multiple North Carolina state representatives are demanding that Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson could have a shot at becoming North Carolina's next lieutenant governor. State law currently bans nearly all abortions after 20 weeks. North Carolina senators are calling for Lt. Gov. Robinsons 30-minute speech was marked by applause, shouts of agreement and standing ovations. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "We must focus on reading, writing, and mathematics in North Carolina. FollowNBC OutonTwitter,Facebook&Instagram. 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. And if you dont like it that I called it filth, come see me and Ill explain it to you., After the video was released Wednesday, Democratic state Sen. Jeff Jackson called for Robinson to resign, saying such open discrimination is completely unacceptable., Calling many of your own constituents "filth" means you have no intention of representing them. lieutenant governor faces calls to resign Mark Robinson | Lieutenant Governor But test its DNA, and its a donkey. 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. Jewish Insider. I think he'll listen to the people, said Nim Harris, her husband. It's abhorrent to hear anyone, and especially an elected official, use hateful rhetoric that hurts people and our state's reputation. ALTAMAHAW Republican Lt. Gov. I will use it in the future because, again, it is time for parents in this state to take a strong stand for their children.. Conservative Robinson joins race for N. Carolina governor pic.twitter.com/aXjCPFKTs0. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Abortion, race, transgender rights - North Carolina's first black lieutenant governor blasts the left at every turn, and Republicans love him for it. Link Copied! Were not talking about a bunch of people who go down to the abortion clinic because theyve been raped or because theyve been a victim of incest.". There are real impacts to words, and the real impacts are the damage and hurt in peoples lives, Scott warned. Voters diverge more when broken down by political party. "Our state has been on a journey, and more than a dozen cities and counties have successfully passed protections for LGBTQ people. A 2019 poll from Public Policy Polling found that 67 percent of voters in North Carolina support such legislation, with 19 percent in opposition. Robinson is a former factory worker who vaulted to prominence following a gun-rights speech in Greensboro that went viral. Robinson could also face challengers from within his party for the gubernatorial nomination. [21] Robinson's reports also stated that Robinson's wife spent $4,500 for "campaign clothing" but gave no details. [43] They had a child in 1990 and another in 1992. [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. Unfiltered, unchecked nuttery, alternative weekly Indy Week said in its daily email Tuesday. 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 In the same speech, he called for an end to the separation of church and state in public schools. North Carolina Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. One 2019 survey fromThe Trevor Project,an LGBTQ youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization, found that queer youth with at least one accepting adult in their life have a 40 percent lower risk of attempting suicide. Mark Keith Robinson (born August 18, 1968)[1] is an American politician serving as the 35th lieutenant governor of North Carolina since 2021. Conservative Robinson joins race for N. Carolina governor 'If you get in a little trouble, its alright to murder somebody to get out of it.' Mark Robinson has formally entered next year's race for governor. [36] That month Robinson pushed for the adoption of a bill in the legislature which sought to prevent teachers from compelling students to adhere to 13 specific beliefs, including notions that one race or sex is superior to others. I knew then that I wanted him to run for office. Candidate for Governor Join Mark's Army today 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. 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. Esperti OCF nella Protezione Patrimoniale. Il bando ha l'obiettivo di promuovere la crescita inclusiva, di rafforzare l'occupabilit e la permanenza in azienda. The lieutenant governor also weighed in on slavery during Friday's speech and rejected any argument that Black people are owed reparations for centuries of oppression. John Wesley Waugh, a spokesperson for Robinson, said in an email that the lieutenant governor's comments "refer to education. "Here's who the majority is. 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. One of the words Robinson used "transgenderism" was adopted by anti-transgender activists to make being transgender sound like a condition, according to the LGBTQ media advocacy group GLAAD.