The Hidden Past of a Rising Star: A Scandal that Threatens to Upend the NC Gubernatorial Election

Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, has been embroiled in a controversy after a report from CNN surfaced, linking him to a series of disturbing comments made on a porn message board between 2008 and 2012. The comments, made under the pseudonym "minisoldr," show a disturbing fascination with secret peeping, transgender pornography, and slavery. Robinson has repeatedly denied making the comments, calling them "not the words of Mark Robinson. " However, the report's findings are damning, and many are calling for Robinson to drop out of the race. Despite the intense scrutiny, Robinson remains defiant, accusing Attorney General Josh Stein's campaign of leaking the story to CNN. Stein's campaign has denied any involvement, and instead has called for Robinson to step aside, citing his unfit behavior. Other Republicans have also weighed in, with some calling for Robinson to suspend his campaign. The controversy has sent shockwaves through the political world, and many are left wondering how a candidate with such a dark past managed to rise to prominence.