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The Republican lieutenant governor of North Carolina, Mark Robinson, formally entered the race for governor at a rally on Saturday.
The sharp-spoken social conservative, who has made controversial remarks about LGBTQ+ rights, guns and abortion, said North Carolina needed a leader like him who can relate to the challenges and desires of working people.
Critics say his candidacy could damage Republican hopes by turning off independents and moderates and motivating Democrats to vote.
Robinson…
