Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of North Carolina, has decided to stay in the race despite a report by CNN about his alleged posts on a pornography website's message board. The report included racial and sexual comments, which Robinson has denied writing. While Robinson has been a frequent presence at Trump's North Carolina campaign stops, he is not expected to attend the event in Wilmington, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Robinson's decision to stay in the race has raised questions about the tone of the Republican Party in North Carolina. The report has also sparked concerns about the impact it could have on other key races in the state. With the deadline now passed for him to withdraw, Robinson remains the Republican candidate for governor.

The report has also highlighted Robinson's history of inflammatory comments, which have been criticized by Democrats and some Republicans. In a video released by his campaign, Robinson denied writing the posts and called them "salacious tabloid lies." He also said that he would not be forced out of the race by the allegations.

The state GOP has come to Robinson's defense, but individual GOP leaders have raised concerns and suggested that Robinson needs to address the allegations more fully. The report has also sparked concerns about the impact it could have on the state's political culture.

Mark Robinson's Decision to Stay in the Race Raises Questions About Political Tone

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