Mark Robinson News and In-Depth Reporting

The Return of Minisoldr

Photo illustration by Kyle Constable. Image credit AP Photo/Chuck Burton.

Mark Robinson’s use of the handle “minisoldr” on online platforms drew a lot of attention during this year’s election. He’s still using it.

Mark Robinson’s Predictable Implosion

Republican North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks during an election night watch party. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

North Carolina’s governor’s race was supposed to be among the closest elections in the country. Here’s how Republicans blew it—and why it might happen again.

N.C. A&T Students Carefully Planned a Candidate Forum. Then Mark Robinson Crashed.

N.C. A&T student and moderator Quentin Clarke with Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and superintendent of public instruction candidate Michele Morrow. (Photo by Joe Killian)

Mark Robinson contacted N.C. A&T organizers the day of the event to say he was coming—whether they wanted him or not.

Mark Robinson Sues CNN, Former Porn Shop Employee for Defamation

Attorney Jesse Binnall speaks beside his client, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Experts say Robinson’s case will be tough to prove—and the complaint likely violated state law.

Mark Robinson and the Suspension of Disbelief

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has written a lot about his longtime love of professional wrestling. (Illustration by Nicole Moore; Photo by Peyton Sickles)

Professional wrestling explains much of what you need to know about the Republican gubernatorial candidate’s political rise and fall.

An Abiding Robinson Mystery: What’s a ‘Minisoldr’?

Photo illustration by Kyle Constable. Image credit AP Photo/Chuck Burton.

Many are wondering what the handle tied to Republican candidate Mark Robinson refers to. We attempted to figure it out.

Mark Robinson and Why the Lieutenant Governor’s Office Matters

N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at his campaign kickoff event. (Cornell Watson for The Assembly)

There’s a new spotlight on North Carolina’s lieutenant governor, an office that usually doesn’t get much attention.

The GOP Finger Pointing Has Begun

Mark Robinson wipes his face after speaking at an primary election night event in Greensboro. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Amid new revelations, a growing number of Republicans are distancing themselves from Republican Mark Robinson’s campaign.

Mark Robinson Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Porn Site Comments

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson responded to CNN's investigation Thursday by vowing to stay in the race for governor. (Illustration by Kyle Constable)

North Carolina’s Republican candidate for governor has been linked to accounts on Nude Africa and Ashley Madison in separate media reports.

Governor Debates Are Going, Going, Gone

Democratic candidate Josh Stein and Republican candidate Mark Robinson will not debate in this year's governor's race. (Photo by Peyton Sickles for The Assembly)

The nominees for governor have held fewer debates in the last few elections. This year there won’t be any.