Mark Robinson's Staff Resign Amid Scandal

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's gubernatorial campaign has faced significant turmoil following revelations of his offensive online comments, leading to the resignation of key staff members in both his campaign and state office. Major departures include Brian LiVecchi, Robinson's chief of staff, alongside other senior aides, indicating a crisis in leadership as half of his lieutenant governor's staff has now left. This follows a CNN report detailing Robinson's lewd and racist posts on a pornographic website, which he has attempted to refute by blaming artificial intelligence and external conspiracies. Despite the mounting pressure and distancing from fellow Republicans, Robinson remains determined to continue his campaign against Democratic candidate Josh Stein, who currently leads in polls. The implications of these resignations and scandals on North Carolina's political landscape and Robinson's viability as a candidate are yet to be seen. Voter sentiment appears to be shifting, with Stein gaining a significant advantage among key demographics.