Hecomparedsupporters of reproductive rights to people who fought to preserve slavery.
Robinson noted that hes been advised, as a candidate for office, not to say thatabortionis murder.
What else am I supposed to call it?
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks at the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee.Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Elsewhere, he says: Abortion in this country is not about protecting the lives of mothers.
Its about killing a child because you werent responsible enough to keep your skirt down.
Thirty years ago, my wife and I made a very difficult decision.
We had an abortion.
It was like this solid pain between us that we never spoke of, Robinson says in arecent ad.
Its something that stays with you forever, his wife says.
When Im governor, mothers in need will be supported.
Robinson has previously downplayed the need for exceptions to abortion restrictions.
Number one, if you are stuck on the train tracks, that is Darwin.
Thats not any of my concern.
You saw those train tracks.
If you couldnt get past them, I cannot help you.
If you get in a little trouble, its alright to murder somebody to get out of it.
He adds: The legislature has already spoken on this issue.
Because we feel like that this is an issue of the heart.
Because weve got to show them how deeply it affects people.
Robinson has previously acknowledged that his wife had an abortion.
Furthermore, we have a savior who forgives us of our sins and offers us grace.
No one is perfect, but no one is too far gone to be saved.
This story has been updated to include comment from the Robinson campaign.
