Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will give the Republican response to Gov. Roy Cooper’s State of the State address on Monday, March 6.
The governor gives a State of the State speech every two years during the long session of the North Carolina General Assembly. Traditionally, the Republican response alternates between the state House and Senate. The speaker of the state House Rep. Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) gave the Republican response in 2021. According to tradition, President Pro Tem of the state Senate Sen. Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) would give the response this year.
However, earlier this week Berger said he would not be giving the response this year but declined to say who would be giving the response. The smart money bet that it would be Robinson, and on Thursday, March 2, Robinson officially announced that he would be giving the response for the state Senate. As lieutenant governor, Robinson is president of the Senate. He presides over Senate sessions but only votes in the case of a tie.
Cooper is serving his second term as governor and is constitutionally prohibited from serving a third term. Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein has announced he will be running for the Democratic nomination, and one of the worst kept secrets in Raleigh is that Robinson will be running in the Republican primary for governor. Robinson has not made an official announcement but has been raising money and generally behaving like a candidate.
It is expected that Stein and Robinson will face each other in the governor’s race in November 2024.
Robinson is the first black candidate elected to the office of North Carolina lieutenant governor.
Robinson is a native of Greensboro and caught the public’s attention in 2018 when he made a fiery speech on Second Amendment rights before the Greensboro City Council.
Since that 2018 debut, Robinson has become known for making bold conservative statements and not backing down when attacked by the mainstream media.
Usually the response to State of State speeches are pro forma and don’t attract much attention. However, Robinson has never been pro forma and viewers should expect some fireworks in Robinson’s response to Cooper’s State of the State.
Mark Robinson for Governor in 2024!
Robison got my vote
I’m muchly looking forward to Lt. Gov. Robinson’s response. I’ve liked the guy ever since his 2nd Amendment speech and have gained respect for his actions in his office as Lt. Governor. He’ll make us a very good governor, especially if the GOP leadership in the state legislature and Supreme Court holds good majorities.
Go Mark. We need new leadership
I’m so looking forward to Governor Robinson and President DeSantis!
I cannot wait to vote for Mark Robinson, he is what this state needs to get it back on the right track. The LT. Governor does not back down from the media or liberal assaults. like him or not, he believes in what he says and in himself, not a political coward, what North Carolina needs
Mark,
They couldn’t have picked a better voice for conservatives to use to counter the lies of the (National Socialist) mocrat Party.
Mark Robinson lieutenant governor of North Carolina recently stated in an interview that he had attended both North Carolina A&T and recently received a degree from UNCG. When question whether he had ever been asked to speak at either University or UNC his answer was no. So much for equity and inclusion in our universities. A black, Christian , conservative Male, Republican who came out of poverty,Lieutenant governor need not apply.
Three cheers for Greensboro’s very own Donald Trump!
Gov. Cooper has ambitions for the presidency. Because their bench is so weak, the Dems actually have him on the list of possible possibilities in the slim chance their prayers are answered and President Whatshisname finds a thread of common sense and does not run again. Watch for hints in Cooper’s Brag and Lie speech to see what tidbits he tosses out to spark some national interest. His bathroom etiquette platform won’t work this time.
Mark Robinson the homophobic, anti science, hypocrite that was perfectly happy to have his girlfriend have an abortion doesn’t want to give other couples or women the same choice.
Mark Robinson who wants to remove history and science from elementary education.
Mark Robinson who is so anti-science he wanted to remove from office any offical who even ENCOURAGED people to get vaccinated.
Mark Robinson who thinks women don’t belong in leadership positions.
Just another ignorant angry republican chasing his hate.
I notice you always make the same accusations about Mark. Here’s a challenge for you.. cite your sources.
Blah, blah, blah…. The usual hateful ad hominem attacks on Republicans from angry little Chris.
Don’t you realize you no longer have any credibility here?
Sounds almost perfect!
If I was as rotten as a Democrat I’d vote for him four or five hundred times. What’s the term? Vote early & vote often? The leftist lingo for cheating sumbitch.
I’d vote for my neighbor’s one-eyed, three legged, hairless, neutered cat (Lucky) over Cooper or Stein.
DeSantis/Gowdy, DeSantis/Kennedy, DeSantis/Trump, ohhh the wonderful possibilities for next year!
Robinson is a good man, but I think it is too early in his career to run.
He also needs to lose some weight. I am overweight, too, so I know how it can impair you physically and mentally.
Winston Churchill was overweight, Miller. It didn’t impair his ability to lead.
You really don’t know that, nor do I. But as you may note, I spoke from personal experience. I said “can”, not “would” impair…
I’ll be watching, already got the DVR set. Robinson 2024!