Josh Stein refuses to “platform” opponent Mark Robinson

Josh Stein talks to supporters in Pittsboro, North Carolina on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Photo by Carla Peay/The Atlanta Voice PITTSBORO, NC – Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson has called for a debate with Josh Stein, the Democratic Attorney General. The two are locked in a tight race to become the next governor of North Carolina. But Stein turned down the debate request and made it very clear as to why.“Mark Robinson is not a normal candidate,” Stein said. “He says that women are unequal. He says that women have abortions because they can’t keep their skirts down. He calls gay people filth. He said that some folks need killing. I’m just not going to be part of platforming that world view.”Stein’s claims are corroborated by campaign ads and YouTube videos in which Robinson says these things directly.Stein has been endorsed by Democratic incumbent governor Roy Cooper, who is term limited.This year would mark the first time since 1972 since the state’s Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates have not engaged in a debate. Stein says however that he sees no reason to grant Robinson a platform.Photo by Carla Peay/The Atlanta Voice“He’s not a normal candidate and I will not normalize...