[Freedom'sWorthIt]

More from this article: (Robinson happens to be black - which is noted in the last paragraphs of the article - but his photo in the article shows it).

Robinson looked like he'd take the Republican race without a runoff. He had 32.5 percent of the vote with 98 percent of precincts reporting.

Robinson, who is black, said there's a false narrative about racism in the Republican Party.

"We've allowed other people to dictate the narrative and tell the story," he said. "I've not seen any racism in the Republican Party the whole time I've been in it."

Robinson generated buzz nearly two years ago with a speech before the Greensboro City Council, which was considering canceling a gun show in the months after a high school shooting in Parkland, Fla.

He promised to "raise hell just like these loonies from the left do until you listen to the majority of the people in this city."

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

LG is Lieutenant Governor's position. In NC, this office often leads a candidate to run for Governor four years later. Mr. Robinbson got my vote after I came here to FR seeking help with who to vote for and was advised that he was a 2nd amendment rights advocate. The fact that he was black was not mentioned...and it would not have mattered of course - but I am just happy this gentleman will upset the loony lefties in NC - bigtime.

[dp0622]

Man times have changed and my Very conservative nephews and nieces all have black friends that they made in high school or college or work.

It just didn’t happen when I was a teen in the 80s.

It couldn’t. There was the Italians (and any other white ethnics), the blacks and the Puerto Ricans and and God forbid you mix. Race fights all the time.

I would be lying if I said there wasn’t some racism in me. I wish there wasn’t but there is.

I don’t see it at all in my nephews and nieces. That’s nice.

[Zhang Fei]

Congrats to the nominee. Can Forest beat Cooper for the governor’s slot?

[Nifster]

I live this guy. His gun rights speech was epic

[jacknhoo]

What a great story. I hope there’s more of these, a lot more, to turn the tide.

[Eleutheria5]

Damn the torpedoes. Full speed ahead, Mr. Robinson.

[FR_addict]

My husband and I were going through the GOP list for early voting separately. We both remembered his impassioned speech and came up with Mark Robinson’s name separately. Didn’t think he had a chance. Nice surprise.

[Cowgirl of Justice]

I am friends with some of the people working in his campaign.

This man is an amazing candidate and one that should be followed closely if you don’t know about him.

[PeteB570]

I voted for him. Liked the FB plugs for him. Good off the cuff speaker.

[Leep]

We need dozens, if not hundreds, of sharp, non-politicians who respect the Constitution to run in every state.

[cowboyusa]

Great PT surrogate.