A video of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz seemingly criticizing North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson’s alleged Nazi comments went viral on social media. Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign for North Carolina received negative attention after a CNN report accused him of making racist and sexist posts on a pornography site over a decade ago. Robinson denied writing the posts, calling them “salacious tabloid lies,” and expressed his intention to stay in the race. The report linked Robinson to inflammatory comments made under the username “minisoldr,” where he referred to himself as a “black NAZI” and praised Adolf Hitler’s manifesto Mein Kampf.
During a campaign stop in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Governor Walz, who is Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate on the Democratic ticket, talked about the role that Minnesota and Pennsylvania played in defeating Nazi Germany during World War II. He claimed there were individuals running as Republicans for governor who were proud to refer to themselves as Nazis. Walz’s comments, shared on social media, garnered significant attention and reactions, with many supporting his stance against neo-Nazism. The video of his remarks was posted by a senior digital editor for MeidasTouch, a liberal news network, and received over 590,000 views on X platform.
Some prominent figures, including Rick Wilson from The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump super PAC, and Fred Wellman from the On Democracy podcast on MeidasTouch, endorsed Walz’s comments. Robinson’s campaign communications director, Mike Lonergan, responded to the reported posts by blaming Robinson’s Democratic opponent, Josh Stein, for spreading lies about Robinson. Lonergan asserted that the accusations against Robinson were either outright lies or manipulated out of context by political opponents. He expressed confidence that the people of North Carolina would see through the deceit and elect Robinson as their governor on November 5.
The controversy surrounding Robinson’s alleged Nazi comments has brought attention to the North Carolina gubernatorial race. The accusations made against him have raised concerns among voters and led to a media frenzy surrounding his campaign. Robinson’s denial of the posts and his insistence on staying in the race have added to the controversy, with conflicting narratives emerging from both sides. The situation has turned the campaign into a contentious affair, with deepening divisions between the candidates and their supporters as the election date approaches.
The implications of the allegations against Robinson extend beyond his campaign and could impact the political landscape in North Carolina. The accusations of racist and sexist comments made on a pornography site have raised questions about Robinson’s character and suitability for the role of governor. The involvement of high-profile figures like Governor Walz in commenting on the controversy has further elevated the issue and drawn attention to the race. The ongoing developments in the campaign are likely to shape the narrative leading up to the election and influence voter perceptions of the candidates vying for the governorship of North Carolina. The outcome of the election will determine the direction of the state’s leadership and governance in the coming years.
