Mark Robinson, the Republican gubernatorial nominee in North Carolina, is facing severe backlash following a CNN investigation revealing disturbing comments he made over a decade ago on a pornographic website. The posts, attributed to an account linked to Robinson, include inflammatory statements such as wanting to reinstate slavery and expressing a fondness for transgender pornography. Political analysts suggest these revelations could jeopardize both Robinson's campaign and Donald Trump's prospects in North Carolina, a crucial battleground state. Despite Robinson's insistence that he will remain in the race, the revelations have prompted calls from within the GOP for him to withdraw. Polls indicate that Robinson is already trailing Democratic candidate Josh Stein, and the new allegations could further tilt the election towards Democrats. With ballots set to be sent out soon, the timing of these disclosures may have significant implications for the upcoming election.