The candidates for North Carolina lieutenant governor, Republican Mark Robinson and Democrat state Rep. Yvonne Holly, could not be more different from a political standpoint.
The two candidates held a debate Sunday, Sept. 19, broadcast on Spectrum News and available on the Spectrum News website.
The debate was cordial and, unlike many other races in the state and around the country, there were no personal attacks – just absolute disagreement not simply on the issues but even on whether the issues existed.
Robinson began many of his answers variations of “I absolutely disagree …”
Regardless of who wins, the state will have elected its first black lieutenant governor and race was the topic of several questions.
When asked about the racial problems in the country and as black leaders how they should be handled, Robinson said, “Number one, I don’t consider myself a black leader. I consider myself a leader in North Carolina who just happens to be black.”
Holly said that systemic racism in this country was a huge long term problem and people needed to get together to talk about it to start working toward a solution.
Robinson countered by saying, “I don’t believe in systemic racism. I don’t believe that systemic racism would allow two black people to be standing here running for lieutenant governor or allow a black man to be elected president for two terms.”
He said, “Systemic racism is not the problem. The problem is we have is far too many communities ruled by lawlessness.
Holly said she is opposed to requiring any form of voter identification. She said that voting was a constitutional right of all citizens and they should be able to go vote without having to produce any identification.
Robinson said that voter identification was “commonsense legislation for the common good because the integrity of our vote needs to be protected.”
In closing statements Holly said, “North Carolina is now in a position where people are afraid.” She said they wanted to know “How are we going to be kept safe from violence? How are we going to be kept safe from COVID? How are we going to be kept safe from war?”
Robinson said, “I think I would have to disagree. North Carolinas are not afraid. North Carolinians are courageous and ready to move forward in this state with some real progress.”
The same major themes here…Democrats say the country sucks, everyone’s a racist, the economy sucks, woe is me, everything is terrible, i.e. pessimism….the Republicans say this nation is great and there are some things that need work. People are great and want the freedom to continue being great, i.e. optimism.
The truth will set you free…..
Interesting that you have to have ID and other things in order to get toy assistance during Christmas from the Salvation Army, but not to vote. I saw this on the news yesterday.
To receive toy assistance, you must apply online.
REQUIREMENTS:
PICTURE ID FOR PERSON APPLYING FOR ASSISTANCE
VERIFICATION OF CURRENT ADDRESS
VERIFICATION OF INCOME OR BENEFITS
VERIFICATION OF AGE FOR CHILDREN
Options: Driver’s license, passport, state ID, Matricula Consular
Options: Lease, Medicaid card, utility bill
Options: Medicaid letter, food stamp card
Options: Birth certificate/Medicaid Card for children ages 12 & under
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL THE ITEMS ABOVE – YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED.NO EXCEPTIONS.
https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/winston-salem/programs/christmas/information
You are right of course. Point taken. The Salvation Army is a charity, not affiliated with the govt. They can set their own rules as the see fit.
Mark Robinson you are a True man of honor, integrity, honesty and virtue!!
Mark Robinson 2020
Yes Mark Robinson!!! Lt. Governor 2020
I totally agree with Mr. Robinson. The idea that racism exists to any degree the Democrat party is trying to sell is ridiculous. It is just a campaign platform. If Americans are afraid it is Democrat activists they are afraid of. Mark Robinson is the person for this all important job. He is looking forward while his opponent, like most liberals is looking backwards with the intent of dividing the people of NC.
Mark get ready for you being belittled by the left /media if a black person is shot under your watch .Especially if they are black and a policeperson is involved..There is no way you will be able to justify if the police is not guilty .As in the immediate past the mob will start rioting and looting.This is directed indirectly by the Democratic Party.The Democrats will say there is no rioting being done by this mob .
It is so disheartening that a group of spoiled rich white people are leading a group saying they are part of blm.
I’m so pleased I’m going to be able to vote for Mark Robinson. I wish he was running for Governor or the Senate. He’s right in all he says.
I’ve known Mark a while. We have great, intelligent, fact backed conversations.
Mark is an open, honest, no holds barred individual and you have no question as to where he stands on an issue. He truly cares about people and only sees one race…human.
Forrest is a great guy and will make a great Governor, but when he has served out his terms (plural) we need Mark to continue the work he began.
Mark Robinson 2020 YOU HAVE MY VOTE