In the latest development in North Carolinas gubernatorial race, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein (D) is refusing to debate anti-LGBTQ+ Lt. Gov Mark Robinson (R) because of Robinsons extremist views. A spokeswoman for the Stein campaign said that debating Robinson would spread his vile and dangerous rhetoric. Robinson is known for adopting some of the most far-right policies in the Republican party, including calling for the calling for the murder of those on the political far-left. Related GOP governor candidate opposes contraceptives for young people He thinks they make young poeple more sexually active. Studies suggest otherwise. Mark Robinson has spent his entire public life spewing hate, lying about his record, and spreading dangerous and false conspiracy theories, Stein campaign spokeswoman Kate Frauenfelder said. A debate would only serve to legitimize him and provide a platform for his vile and dangerous rhetoric, and we wont be part of that. Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Robinson has been calling for a debate on X, writing, My campaign has offered multiple dates to debate my opponent so the voters can decide for themselves. The question is, will [Stein] agree to debate me? My opponents campaign is hiding behind millions of dollars in dishonest TV ads funded by liberal billionaires and left-wing special interests to tear me down. I wont let that stop me from making my case to the voters for a better future for NC. My campaign has offered multiple pic.twitter.com/Ehd1HQm7rN Mark Robinson (@markrobinsonNC) September 17, 2024Stein has previously left his position on a debate up in the air, while also saying that he expected to debate Robinson.As of the writing of this article, journalists on social media have begun saying that Robinson may soon drop out due to a pending news story. According to journalist Bryan Anderson, Robinson has canceled campaign events because CNN will soon leak a story about him watching transgender porn, wanting to own slaves, and peeping into womens bathrooms.Source familiar w/ forthcoming CNN story says revelations about Robinson include him saying things in online chats about liking transgender porn, peeping inside womens locker rooms while he studied at NC A&T and wanting to own slaves, Anderson wrote. #BREAKING: Source familiar w/ forthcoming CNN story says revelations about Robinson include him saying things in online chats about liking transgender porn, peeping inside womens locker rooms while he studied at NC A&T and wanting to own slaves. #ncpol https://t.co/tQsp3uj4vr Bryan Anderson (@BryanRAnderson) September 19, 2024Mark Robinson considering suspending campaign for North Carolina governor North State Journal reporter NewsWire (@NewsWire_US) September 19, 2024Robinson is known for his outlandish quotes and extremist positions.He has previously called for the murder of those on the left, saying, Kill them. Some liberal somewhere is going to say that sounds awful. Too bad. Get mad at me if you want to. Some folks need killing! Its time for somebody to say it. Its not a matter of being mean or spiteful. Its a matter of necessity! When you have wicked people doing wicked things, torturing and murdering and raping.Among Robinsons many anti-LGBTQ+ statements, he has called homosexuality an abominable sin, referred to lesbian celebrity Ellen DeGeneres as a top ranking demon proudly serving in Satans army, and has called former First Lady Michelle Obama a man, repeating a transphobic misogynoir conspiracy theory. He has also called the trans equality movement demonic and full of the spirit of Antichrist. In March 2023, Robinson declared that God created him to battle against LGBTQ+ rights and added, Makes me sick every time I see it a church that flies that Rainbow flag, which is a direct spit in the face of God almighty.Robinson has also said that he considers LGBTQ+ people as filthy demons who mentally rape children. Among hismany anti-LGBTQ+ statements, he has called homosexuality an abominable sin, hascompared LGBTQ+ people to cow dung, and Satanic demons, and said trans peopleshould defecate on public street corners outsiderather than using bathrooms matching their gender identity. He has also made numerous racist and antisemitic comments. He also wrote on social media, later adding, Note to liberals; Ill accept Gay Pride when you accept White Pride.