Posted on 09/22/2024 3:56:05 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, North Carolina's Republican nominee for governor, announced a major staffing shakeup Sunday, days after CNN reported that he had called himself a "black NAZI" on an online porn forum.
The big picture: Robinson, who denies making comments outlined in the CNN investigation, announced in a statement that his top adviser Conrad Pogorzelski; Chris Rodriguez, campaign manager; Heather Whillier, finance director; and Jason Rizk, deputy campaign manager "have stepped down from their roles with the campaign."
"I appreciate the efforts of these team members who have made the difficult choice to step away from the campaign, and I wish them well in their future endeavors. I look forward to announcing new staff roles in the coming days," Robinson said. Zoom in: Pogorzelski said in a text message Axios: "The reports are true that I, along with others from the campaign have left of our own accord."
He said in addition to those announced that political director John Kontoulas, political director Jackson Lohrer and director of operations Patrick Riley had also resigned. Representatives for Robinson did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment on these other resignations. Between the lines: Robinson had seen his poll numbers slide in the months before the CNN report, as other past incendiary comments he's made came under the spotlight.
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A guy with this many problems is also a drag on Trump NC.
The Democrats play for keeps.
Yep. Trump will have to spend more time in NC. And ignore Robinson.
The RepukeLickings, not so much.
Listened to Rich Baris’ Podcast Friday and he offered a brilliant analysis of what’s happened to Robinson.
According to him, the racist GOP hierarchy in the South would rather have a Jewish Dem over a Black republican any day.
Still, it’s remarkable how Robinson managed to serve as Lt. Governor in NC’s rather unique split ticket government.
BTW, I would post a link to Baris’ program, but he does use the s-word way too much and I don’t want to offend my FRiends and share objectionable content.
Rich Baris is the best.
Racists.
Campaign aides have no loyalty, they are mercenaries who work for whomever pays them.
No matter how many have quit, it’s going to be a while before he catches up with all the former Que Mala staffers.
I should have added that Baris actually lives in NC; therefore, he can provide key insight.
I find that hard to believe. I’m a lifelong southerner and I almost never see racist attitudes like that. Did he name specific people in GOP leadership who are opposed to Robinson due to his race?
The Democrats always support their candidate, no matter how flawed he may be.
Obviously, we won't do that.
Can someone in like two or three sentences? Tell me what the hell he did.?
It's a Gaslight Media astroturf operation that's intended to put a dent in Trump's North Carolina votes.
what’s up with his retarded staff?? who do they REALLY work for, quitting like that?
Baris exactly name names, yardstick.
One thing he did say was that this attitude was so prevalent that practically the only exception was SC Senator Tim Scott—and that’s because he’s considered more of a RINO.
Baris exactly name names, yardstick.
Ooops: Left out the word DIDN’T
Baris DIDN’T exactly name names, yardstick.
Do you know how to deal with sharks and a blood in the water frenzy.
You add more blood from one of the other sharks.
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