Mark Robinson's Controversial Call to Violence Against Al Sharpton

Mark Robinson, a candidate for governor in North Carolina, has come under fire for past comments made online, including a threatening remark about Rev. Al Sharpton. In a 2009 post, Robinson suggested that if police were to shoot an elderly black man, they should target Sharpton instead. This comment surfaced during a CNN investigation, which also revealed Robinson's derogatory remarks about President Obama and Oprah Winfrey. His comments have drawn significant backlash, particularly from Sharpton, who condemned Robinson's rhetoric as self-hating and antisemitic. Robinson's history of making lewd posts on a pornographic website has further complicated his relationship with the Republican Party and Donald Trump, who have not publicly supported him following these revelations. Despite the controversy, Robinson has not expressed remorse for his past statements and has engaged a law firm associated with Trump to counter the allegations made by CNN. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding candidates' past behaviors and statements, especially in the context of race and civil rights activism.