NC GOP Governor Candidate's Controversial Remarks Raise Concerns.

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Mark Robinson, the ultra-extreme Republican lieutenant governor of North Carolina, is running for governor in 2024 with a platform that includes anti-LGBTQ and anti-Muslim rhetoric, as well as opposition to gun control. Experts believe the race between Robinson and his expected Democratic opponent is a toss-up, and warn that a Robinson victory could lead to a wave of rightwing bills in the state. Robinson's extreme views could also cause problems for the Republican party at large, highlighting the anti-LGBTQ sentiment that exists within the GOP.
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