Donald Trump risks being doomed by what he wrought in North Carolina. An already fiercely fought presidential contest in the critical swing state was thrown into greater turmoil Thursday by a stunning CNN investigation revealing a porn-site scandal surrounding Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson.

Republicans in North Carolina and nationally are sifting through the fallout of a bombshell report about Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the GOP's gubernatorial nominee.

Former President Trump's campaign is alarmed by the idea that North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's political baggage and incendiary rhetoric will be a drag on Trump's prospects in the crucial swing state on Election Day,

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, the state’s Republican candidate for governor, said he would stay in the race and denied new accusations that he posted racist, antigay and inflammatory comments on a pornography-website message board more than a decade ago.

The deadline for a candidate to withdraw is midnight tonight, but Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has vowed to stay in the race.

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