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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Edward Helmore and agencies

Top staffers on Mark Robinson campaign quit after reports of offensive remarks

a man in a blue suit and red tie at a podium with his arms raised and his hands in fists
Mark Robinson at a campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, in August. Photograph: Jonathan Drake/Reuters

Several top employees on Mark Robinson’s campaign to become North Carolina’s next governor have quit their posts after a media report found compelling evidence that the Republican candidate previously described himself as a black Nazi, spoke favorably of reinstating slavery and shared other disturbing thoughts on a porn message forum.

The departures announced on Sunday include the campaign’s senior adviser, campaign manager and finance director, among others.

“I appreciate the efforts of these team members who have made the difficult choice to step away from the campaign, and I wish them well in their future endeavors,” Robinson said in a news release.

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