Four top staff members of Mark Robinson’s campaign for North Carolina governor have resigned, prompting calls from Republicans for the candidate to do the same. The departures were not explicitly linked to recent allegations made by CNN that Robinson had made racist and antisemitic comments on a porn website in the past. The campaign did not specify the reasons for the resignations, but named Chris Rodriguez, Heather Whillier, Jason Rizk, and Conrad Pogorzelski III as the staffers who had stepped down.
Robinson, a Republican, has denied the allegations and stated that he plans to remain in the race for governor. Despite concerns from some Republican lawmakers, the North Carolina Republican Party has stood by Robinson, asserting that he has refuted the accusations. Democrats have attempted to connect Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who has endorsed him in the gubernatorial race.
The race for governor in North Carolina is seen as crucial, with both parties investing resources in the state. Polls indicate a close race, with Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, acknowledging that winning the presidential election without North Carolina would be challenging. Robinson remains confident in his campaign’s ability to appeal to voters and secure a victory in the upcoming election on November 5. New staff roles are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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