North Carolina's Republican gubernatorial nominee, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, has vowed to continue his campaign despite a controversial CNN report detailing alleged inflammatory comments he made on a pornographic message board between 2008 and 2012. The report accuses Robinson of antisemitic remarks, including calling himself a 'black Nazi,' and making lewd comments, which he vehemently denies, labeling the claims as 'salacious tabloid trash.' Robinson asserted that the media report does not reflect his character and blamed his opponent, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, for leaking the story. Recent polls indicate Robinson is trailing Stein by double digits, raising concerns about his viability as a candidate. Despite pressure from some within the GOP to withdraw, Robinson reinforced his commitment to the race, emphasizing his transparency. The upcoming absentee ballot distribution complicates any potential withdrawal, making his continued candidacy more likely.