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Republican MAGA extremists’ victories in NC on Super Tuesday could be great news for Democrats – if they take these candidates seriously

By Patrick Zarcone / March 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Republican MAGA extremists’ victories in NC on Super Tuesday could be great news for Democrats – if they take these candidates seriously

In the days since the March 5 primary, North Carolina and the rest of America have been properly introduced to our state’s right-wing MAGA extremists – Mark Robinson, Dan Bishop and Michele Morrow.

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It’s officially ‘Mark Madness’: Mark Robinson threatens our freedom, safety, and way of life – and he hates basketball

By Patrick Zarcone / March 8, 2024 / Comments Off on It’s officially ‘Mark Madness’: Mark Robinson threatens our freedom, safety, and way of life – and he hates basketball

The Coalition Against Robinson’s Extremism (CARE) is running a full-court press to educate voters about the threat Mark Robinson poses to North Carolinians’ freedom, safety and way of life.

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Sympathy for ‘fetal personhood’ – the argument used in Alabama court’s shocking IVF decision – already exists in NC’s court system

By Patrick Zarcone / March 1, 2024 / Comments Off on Sympathy for ‘fetal personhood’ – the argument used in Alabama court’s shocking IVF decision – already exists in NC’s court system

The chances of a ruling like Alabama’s happening in North Carolina are not out of the realm of possibility, considering the conservative state Supreme Court’s increasingly political (and personal) actions and rulings.

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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, ex-Trump administration officials and allies in lockstep on total abortion bans

By Patrick Zarcone / February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, ex-Trump administration officials and allies in lockstep on total abortion bans

Allies of Donald Trump and ex-administration officials are working on plans to severely restrict abortion rights on the national level. At the same time, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and his campaign have also expressed an interest in a complete ban on abortion in NC.

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The Parkland school shooting was 6 years ago this week – Here’s what Mark Robinson said about the teenage survivors

By Patrick Zarcone / February 16, 2024 / Comments Off on The Parkland school shooting was 6 years ago this week – Here’s what Mark Robinson said about the teenage survivors

Less than two weeks after the Parkland shooting, Mark Robinson called survivor David Hogg and others “spoiled, angry, know it all CHILDREN,” “spoiled little bastards,” and “media prosti-tots” who need to “shut up.”

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Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson believes trans people should be arrested for using public bathrooms, insists they ‘find a corner outside’ instead

By Patrick Zarcone / February 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson believes trans people should be arrested for using public bathrooms, insists they ‘find a corner outside’ instead

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s latest comments on transgender people indicates that he would be in favor of bringing back HB 2, a bill that led to billions in economic losses for NC, as well as international embarrassment.

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Extremely accurate election prediction model has Biden winning North Carolina – and reelection

By Patrick Zarcone / February 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Extremely accurate election prediction model has Biden winning North Carolina – and reelection

According to Moody’s Analytics election model, which is likely the most accurate national model forecast, President Joe Biden will win reelection thanks to victories in swing states, including North Carolina.

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NC Gov. Roy Cooper, AG Josh Stein sign on to Supreme Court briefs aimed at protecting reproductive freedoms

By Patrick Zarcone / February 9, 2024 / Comments Off on NC Gov. Roy Cooper, AG Josh Stein sign on to Supreme Court briefs aimed at protecting reproductive freedoms

Gov. Roy Cooper and AG Josh Stein have both signed their names to SCOTUS briefs asking the court to protect access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone.

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Primary season is upon us — Here’s what you need to know 

By Patrick Zarcone / February 2, 2024 / Comments Off on Primary season is upon us — Here’s what you need to know 

It’s already February, and you know what that means, right? It means it’s almost time to vote! Early voting for this year’s March 5 primary election is now just two weeks away – and absentee voting by mail has been underway since Jan. 19.

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NC faith leaders hold abortion access event in Raleigh as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to use his religion to attack women’s rights

By Patrick Zarcone / January 26, 2024 / Comments Off on NC faith leaders hold abortion access event in Raleigh as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to use his religion to attack women’s rights

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is a man who uses his Christian faith as a cudgel to bat away the ideas of women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, religious freedom and social welfare.

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