Mon Sep 23 05:12:54 UTC 2024: ## Top Staffers Quit North Carolina Gubernatorial Candidate Mark Robinson’s Campaign Amid Pornography Post Scandal

**RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)** – The campaign of North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is facing further turmoil after several top staffers resigned following a CNN report detailing disturbing posts allegedly made by Robinson on a pornography website’s message board over a decade ago.

Robinson, who has denied writing the posts, is currently facing backlash from both his own party and the public. The CNN report revealed posts attributed to Robinson that included racist, sexist, and homophobic language, as well as graphic content.

Conrad Pogorzelski III, Robinson’s former chief of staff, confirmed that he and several other key staffers, including the campaign manager, finance director, and deputy campaign manager, have left the campaign. Robinson acknowledged their departure, stating he appreciated their contributions and wished them well.

Despite the mounting pressure, Robinson remains optimistic about his chances in the upcoming election. He is currently trailing Democratic nominee Josh Stein, the sitting attorney general, in polls, but Robinson believes the polls have underestimated Republican support in the past.

Democratic candidate Stein has condemned Robinson as “utterly unqualified” and “unfit” for the governorship. He has also been highlighting Robinson’s ties to former President Donald Trump, who has been a vocal supporter of the Republican candidate.

The allegations against Robinson have created a difficult situation for his party. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations, stating that Robinson is “a political zombie if he does not offer a defense to this that’s credible.” Graham added that if the claims are true, Robinson is unfit for office, but if they are false, he has a strong libel case.

The upcoming election in North Carolina is considered a tight race, with the presidential election also being fiercely contested in the state. The controversy surrounding Robinson’s candidacy has undoubtedly added another layer of complexity to the political landscape.

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