Embattled gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson reportedly suffered another blow on Sunday after a “mass resignation” of his staff.
Robinson has been under fire since a recent CNN report exposed purported comments the North Carolina GOP candidate allegedly made on a porn site many years ago. The report claimed that Robinson had identified himself as a “Black Nazi,” as well as a “perv.” Earlier Sunday, the North Carolina Republican Party incurred the wrath of conservative columnist Kathleen Parker for surprisingly continuing to back Robinson despite the avalanche of revelations.
Later in the day, Emmy-winning reporter Michael Hyland reported that Robinson’s senior adviser, campaign manager, finance director, and deputy campaign manager “have all resigned.”
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The campaign itself spun the resignation as “staff changes” that it was announcing.
“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,” the Robinson campaign news release said.
Aaron Fritschner, Virginia communications for Vice President Kamala Harris and a former Democratic House aide, said, “‘Announces staff changes’ to break a mass resignation is an all-timer press release header.”
Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg said in response, “North Carolina GOP is melting down.”
Former Michigan Republican operative Jeff Timmer replied, “What a shame.”
