North Carolina gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson faces scrutiny over old inflammatory remarks; denies accusations, vows to continue campaign.

North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson is under scrutiny following a CNN report revealing inflammatory comments he allegedly made on a pornographic website over a decade ago. Robinson, who has denied the accusations, called them "tabloid trash" and vowed to continue his campaign. The controversy may affect his race against Democratic nominee Josh Stein and has raised concerns among Republicans about its impact on their electoral prospects in the critical swing state.