The bold candidate running for governor with the Republican party wants to revert to an era where women were not allowed to participate in the voting process.

The candidate running for governor with the Republican party wants to revert to an era where women were not allowed to participate in the voting process.

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Mark Robinson, the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, has sparked controversy with his recent comments regarding women’s voting rights. Known for his anti-LGBTQ+ views, Robinson made the controversial remarks during a speech in March 2020 at a Republican Women’s event in Pitt County. His statement suggesting a desire to go back to a time when women were not allowed to vote is just one in a long line of inflammatory comments targeting marginalized communities such as LGBTQ+ individuals, Jewish people, and school shooting survivors.

In a video from the same event, Robinson falsely credited Republicans with ending anti-Black Jim Crow laws, which were actually abolished through bipartisan civil rights legislation under Democratic President Lyndon Johnson in the 1960s. This discrepancy, along with his other controversial statements, has raised concerns about Robinson’s ability to accurately represent North Carolinians.

Robinson has a history of making derogatory comments against feminist movements and women’s rights activists, labeling them as “sexist” and “poo-poo hat wearing pinkos.” As the Republican nominee for governor, his past remarks have come under scrutiny, particularly in regards to his anti-abortion stance and his denial of the existence of more than two genders. He has also faced criticism for paying for his wife’s abortion in 1989, despite his vocal support for anti-abortion policies.

While Robinson remains steadfast in his beliefs and refuses to apologize for his divisive comments, Democrats are expected to highlight his controversial rhetoric in contrast to his endorsement from former President Donald Trump, who described him as “[Martin Luther King Jr.] on steroids.” With the election approaching, Robinson’s extreme views on social issues will likely continue to draw criticism and shape public opinion.