Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina, faces mounting controversy as his email address is reportedly linked to an Ashley Madison account.
Politico reported that Robinson's email was associated with the adult affair matchmaking website Ashley Madison.
This revelation comes on the heels of another scandalous report connecting Robinson to explicit and racist comments on a pornographic website.
An anonymous adviser to Robinson confirmed the Ashley Madison connection, verifying that the email address in question belonged to the Lieutenant Governor. This admission adds another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous situation surrounding Robinson's campaign.
Prior to the Ashley Madison revelation, CNN had reported on Robinson's alleged activities on the porn site Nude Africa. Under the username "minisoldr," Robinson supposedly made a series of sexually explicit and racist comments between 2008 and 2012.
The comments attributed to "minisoldr" included expressions of interest in transgender pornography and recollections of voyeuristic behavior during his teenage years.
More disturbingly, some messages reportedly contained racist and antisemitic content, including endorsements of Adolf Hitler and references to slavery.
CNN's investigation revealed that Robinson had used the "minisoldr" username across various social media platforms, including Twitter, Disqus, Pinterest, YouTube, and BlackPlanet. The email address associated with the Nude Africa account matched the one linked to Robinson's Disqus profile.
The timing of these revelations has created significant challenges for Robinson's gubernatorial campaign. With the ballot withdrawal deadline looming, reports suggest that Robinson is facing pressure from within the Republican party to remove his name from consideration.
The proximity of the CNN and Politico reports has intensified scrutiny of Robinson's past behavior and its potential impact on his political future.
The controversy has raised questions about Robinson's suitability as a candidate and the potential consequences for the Republican party in North Carolina.
As the situation continues to unfold, political observers are closely watching for any official statements from Robinson or the Republican party leadership. The coming days will likely be crucial in determining the trajectory of Robinson's campaign and the broader implications for the North Carolina gubernatorial race.
Mark Robinson's gubernatorial campaign in North Carolina has been rocked by allegations linking him to explicit online content and an Ashley Madison account. The revelations have sparked controversy and raised questions about Robinson's political future. As the deadline for ballot withdrawal approaches, the Republican party faces a critical decision regarding their candidate for the North Carolina governorship.
