Email address belonging to Mark Robinson found on Ashley Madison
An adviser to the North Carolina Republican confirmed the email address belongs to him
It seems there's a lot of controversy surrounding the email address linked to North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and its registration on Ashley Madison. While an adviser has confirmed the email's ownership, Robinson's spokesperson has denied that he created an account. This situation could raise questions about privacy, accountability, and the implications for his political career. If you have any specific questions or need more context, feel free to ask!
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's communications director, Mike Lonergan, stated, "Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson denies that he ever created or used an account on this website." Robinson's campaign also highlighted that the email address in question has been compromised in multiple data breaches.
The emergence of Robinson’s email linked to Ashley Madison comes at a tumultuous time for him, as Republicans in North Carolina reacted with concern to CNN's discovery of past comments he allegedly made on pornographic forums. As his chances in the governor's race appear to wane, Robinson is scheduled to appear in an interview with CNN, where he is expected to address various allegations regarding his online activities.
On Thursday, CNN reported that Robinson had previously posted on a site called “Nude Africa,” using his full name and the same email associated with Ashley Madison. Allegations included troubling reflections on his teenage behavior and other inflammatory statements, which he has denied.
Robinson preemptively described the allegations as “salacious tabloid trash” in a video released by his campaign, asserting that he remains committed to his campaign despite the controversy. He blamed his opponent, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, for leaking information to CNN, framing the accusations as a distraction from significant issues that matter to voters.
By Thursday night, prominent Republican leaders in North Carolina were voicing their concerns about Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. Sen. Ted Budd described the comments reported by CNN as "disgusting," emphasizing that Robinson needs to prove to voters that they are not his. Rep. Richard Hudson, chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee, echoed this sentiment, stating, "The allegations are very concerning," and urging Robinson to provide more assurance to the public.
Meanwhile, the campaign of Robinson's opponent, Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein, asserted that “North Carolinians already know Mark Robinson is completely unfit to be governor.” Stein’s team expressed a commitment to focusing on the campaign and building a stronger North Carolina for everyone.
Robinson, known as a conservative firebrand, has faced scrutiny for controversial remarks about various groups and is already trailing in polls. While it remains uncertain how his performance might impact Trump’s standing in the state, Trump is locked in a tight race against Kamala Harris, having won North Carolina by narrow margins in the last two presidential elections.
An internal poll for Trump's campaign reportedly shows Robinson trailing Stein by 14 percentage points, while Trump leads Harris by 3 points. Public polling reflects a similar trend, with Robinson consistently behind Stein.
Despite speculation, sources indicate that the Trump campaign has not pressured Robinson to withdraw from the race or miss upcoming rallies. Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Wilmington on Saturday, where Robinson last joined him on stage during an August event, although Trump had not initially invited him to speak.
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