Could hit on Robinson have its origins in his own party?
According to some political “household.names”. I’ve talked to, it’s very possible. Said one of my sources:
”It’s not a bit about strengthening the party and winning over more supporters. It’s not about getting the GOP platform passed into law. To the Raleigh political crowd, it’s about scooping up as much of other people’s money as you can. Mark Robinson is tinkling in their punchbowl, and the establishment is not liking it.” […]
If you haven’t heard, WRAL’s Laura Leslie is all over some comments made by and about Mark Robinson on Facebook. Kinda like we did to her.
Robinson has admitted that the Facebook information leaked to Leslie is true. The Robinsons admitted they paid for an abortion in 1989, and have regretted it ever since. It’s being made out like the leak came from the left side of the aisle. But another of my sources begs to differ:
The establishment has said to the grassroots: “Look, you had your fun with Donald Trump. You’re having more fun with Mark Robinson. Enough is enough. You’re making us look silly to the electorate, and it’s time to yank this Robinson clown off the stage.” […]
Polling is showing the Lt. Governor as the most popular person in North Carolina. Robinson has been hinting about running for the open governor’s seat in 2024. That means he is standing in the way of the ambitions of a lot of weasels who’ve been inside the Raleigh beltline for a loooooooong time.
If the plan was to split Robinson from his religious right supporters, it apparently hasn’t worked:
NC Faith & Freedom Coalition Statement
The NC Faith & Freedom Coalition statement concerning the WRAL report on Wednesday, March 23rd concerning Lt Gov Mark Robinson’s 2012 Facebook post revealing he paid for the mother of his “unborn child” to have an abortion in 1989.
“North Carolina Faith and Freedom Coalition is thankful for the transparency communicated by Lt. Governor Mark Robinson’s difficult abortion decision over 30 years ago. Some of North Carolina’s most effective and outspoken prolife advocates are those who fully understand the emotional, physical and spiritual impacts of abortion because they have personally received or supported an abortion.”
“Through prayer, healing and forgiveness, many former abortion clinic workers, OBGYN doctors, mothers and fathers have transformed their abortion regret into a mission to diligently advocate for the unborn. Their volunteer work at North Carolina nonprofits provide a comprehensive network of medical and social services once unavailable to disadvantaged and impoverished women.”
“We are grateful for the unwavering commitment from Lt. Governor Robinson to protect life, including the unborn.”
– Jason Williams, Executive Director
Is there another so-called republican in NC that has the moral fiber, the fire, the drive, the energy to lead than Robinson?? He’s the ONLY one I see in NC willing to fight about anything. Berger, Moore, et als are complete worthless soldiers, just as McConnell and McCarthy in DC.
Interesting situation in many ways. No one in the NCGOPe appears stupid enough (so far) to openly throw shade at Robinson, they’d get torched if they did and they know it. Ergo, attacks on MKR are going to come from the shadows of his party. To be sure, the Thom Tillises of the world just do not want this guy associated with them OR more importantly, to be in a position of real power such as the Governor’s mansion and not be willing to play ball with the NCGOPe. As for the NC Faith and Freedom Coalition, if they’re the same organization whose former leader endorsed Robin Hayes for NCGOP chair, I’d steer clear of them, were I Robinson.
You’re getting confused with NCValues led by Tami Fitzgerald, The group I cited is a different group altogether.
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I am very sorry that Mark and Yolanda made such a tragic mistake, but I am proud of their repentance and willingness to work to help others make a better decision and their transparency about it. When I was a member of the Pastoral Advisory Committee of Action League for Life in Charlotte, one of our best sidewalk counsellors was a young lady who had an abortion at 18. She later turned to Christ and devoted herself to helping others avoid her same sin. She considered the birth of her daughter a sign of God’s forgiveness. Her daughter is now grown and married, and her son was doing well in college the last I heard. She is still carrying on a wonderful ministry to mothers who choose to let their babies live. It should also be remembered that Saul, who was guilty of the deaths of numerous Christians, was confronted and redeemed by Christ and became the Apostle Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament and was one of Christ’s greatest servants. Mark Robinson is a forgiven brother of mine in Christ, and he has my full endorsement to be a great governor.