Republican Leaders Withdraw Support for Mark Robinson

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee have both withdrawn their support for North Carolina GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson following reports of inflammatory comments he made on a pornography website over a decade ago. Robinson, who referred to himself as a 'black NAZI' and expressed support for slavery, has faced backlash and resignations from senior campaign staff since the revelations surfaced. Both governors had previously endorsed Robinson, with Lee being the chair of the Republican Governors Association. The RGA has also announced it will cease funding efforts for Robinson's campaign. Despite the controversy, Robinson has denied making the comments and vowed to continue his campaign. The political fallout has raised hopes among Democrats for gains in North Carolina's gubernatorial race.