First Fox – The National Rifle Association (NRA) has given its full support to “ardent patriot” Republican North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson as he expands on his meteoric political rise to become governor of the Tar Heel State, Fox News Digital I found out.
“On behalf of National Rifle Association members across North Carolina, I would like to award you the NRA-PVF’s highest honor, an ‘A+’ rating, and fully support your candidacy for governor. It is with great pride and unwavering support that we continue to support the 2024 North Carolina Primary Election,” NRA-ILA Executive Director Randy Kozak said in a letter to Robinson on Tuesday.
Robinson will become North Carolina’s lieutenant governor in 2021, becoming the state’s first Black American lieutenant governor. He announced his candidacy for governor last April.
In his letter of support, Kozach detailed that Robinson’s fight to protect the Second Amendment resonates not only with NRA members in North Carolina, but with law-abiding gun owners across the country.
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The NRA endorsed Republican North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, who is running for governor. (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
“Your staunch defense of the Second Amendment and the principles of freedom deeply resonated with our members in North Carolina and across the country. Protecting the citizen’s right to keep and bear arms is not just a policy stance. Your contention that this is not the case, however, the basic foundations of freedom reflect the very spirit of the NRA,” Kozucci said in the letter.
Robinson made headlines in 2018 when he gave an impassioned speech on gun control to the Greensboro City Council before he was elected to office. He spoke in response to statements from local leaders debating whether gun shows should be canceled in the wake of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that year.
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“I’m a law-abiding citizen and I’ve never shot anyone,” Robinson said at the rally, which has been viewed 200 million times. “Every time these shootings happen, no one wants to put the blame at the feet of the shooter. You want to put the blame at my feet. You want to turn around and limit my rights. .”
The speech went viral, and Robinson catapulted into the political world, giving a speech at the NRA in 2018 before securing the lieutenant governorship. Mr. Robinson previously worked as a furniture factory employee in North Carolina and is a veteran of the military.
Republican North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson during an NRA event. (Nuclear Regulatory Commission)
“On April 3, 2018, you stood tall as a beacon of freedom before the Greensboro City Council, pledging to be an unwavering voice for the rights of law-abiding citizens. Just one month later. , you bravely took to the national stage to speak about this issue.” We invite national media, NRA allies, and Second Amendment advocates to join us at the 2018 NRA Leadership Forum.” he said in his letter.
Kozach said Robinson’s rise in politics has been “nothing short of amazing,” noting that the North Carolina Republican has remained dedicated to defending the Second Amendment during his time in office. emphasized.
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“Your progress over the past six years has been nothing short of remarkable. As a passionate patriot and defender of freedom, you took the courageous step of running for office, won, and have since defended the rights of all citizens. “I have continually upheld my solemn oath to protect you, law-abiding gun owners,” he said.
People walk past a sign in the hallway outside exhibit hall during the NRA annual meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
According to the lieutenant governor’s official bio, Robinson’s ideology is rooted in “common sense conservatism” and “protects the lives of unborn children, upholds the Second Amendment, and gives parents control over their children’s education.” The focus is on “bringing back the law and defending the law.” His focus includes enforcement, tackling veteran care and implementing election reform. ”
The state’s Republican primary for governor will be held on March 5th, and Robinson will face off against state Treasurer Dale Falwell and veteran trial lawyer Bill Graham.
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“This endorsement is a testament to your steadfast commitment to the Second Amendment and your tireless efforts to protect the rights of North Carolinians to protect themselves and their loved ones,” Kozach said in the letter. said.
