Mark Robinson announced he is running in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina at noon Tuesday, July 2 in front of city hall in downtown Greensboro.
If his name is familiar, it’s probably because of the video of Robinson speaking before the Greensboro City Council on April 3, 2018. The City Council was planning on canceling a gun show at the Greensboro Coliseum and Robinson who at the time said he didn’t own a gun, spoke forcefully about the right of all Americans to own guns. The video went viral and according to Robinson has now been viewed over 100 million times by people all over the world.
Robinson, 50, who works in a furniture factory, has two grown children and one grandchild, is a strong, thoughtful conservative. He hit the conservative themes in his announcement speech with over 50 people standing behind him in the heat.
Robinson has a unique success story. He is a native of Greensboro and grew up in a small house, one of nine children. He said his father was an alcoholic and as a child he witnessed domestic violence far too often.
But he said his mother told her children they could grow up to be anything they wanted to be and her influence was the reason, “I now have the opportunity to be the first black lieutenant governor of North Carolina.”
Just as he did when he chastised the City Council over a year ago, in his announcement speech Robinson didn’t mince words, or tiptoe around hot button issues.
He said that people deserve, “A thriving economy not stifled by high taxes and burdensome regulations.”
He said, “Legal immigrants are welcomed into this nation with open arms.”
But added, “Those that enter illegally are invaders.”
He called for local law enforcement to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He said, “Those who cross the border illegally are criminals.”
Robinson said, “The right to bear arms is a God given right and not a privilege.”
He said, “Others out there like me believe the unborn should be protected.”
Robinson said that the state needed a lieutenant governor who would stand with the North Carolina legislature.
He said, “We need a champion to fight for the people of North Carolina.”
Got my vote!!!
I love that guy, he’s definitely got my vote.
Someone, that I can support.
It doesn’t matter who runs votes won’t fix the worlds corruption , The mortgage companies Stealing peoples homes , all the lawyers in North Carolina that are bought off by the mortgage companies , The commissioners and all the government agencies serve no purpose other than to use you as a pawn . People need to stop buying houses in North Carolina ! There is no one here that’s gonna save your home . The lobbyist Hold the power and the money , it is no longer we the people
spoken like a true American that look at life in a real world.
I’ve seen the speech on YouTube (that censored media owned by Google). He is right about all the comments in this article. However, I think differently about abortion.
I loved his comments to the G’boro city council and WILL vote for him !!!
I’d vote for him!
Oh man, I like the way he thinks! I would also like to know where he stands on other issues that will affect North Carolinian’s.
Loved his attitude and values. Plain old American values, thousands of us were raised with. Thank the Lord daily for a blessed life, even when there are hardships and it isn’t perfect.
I am a 69 year old white woman, worked in nursing for years, paid my taxes, and own a gun for going to the range practicing. Helps keep my hand eye coordination.
We need the people who believe in the American, values, way of life and the founding Fathers plan for us to speak up. Democracy is a core value. America does not want to be SOCIALIST. Thank you
A man of principle and conviction who does not mince words. Godspeed to you my fellow patriot!
Prayers sent for Victory from San Antonio TX!
This man has a voice of reason and is not afraid to use it. A good example for us all. I’m in a different state, but hoping for your success Mark.