Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy. His communications director confirmed that Robinson is in good spirits. The details surrounding the incident are unclear, but the event was canceled due to a lack of power caused by Hurricane Helene in the western region of North Carolina.
This incident comes shortly after a CNN report alleged that Robinson made antisemitic and racist comments on a porn website years ago. Following the report, four top staff members of Robinson’s campaign resigned, though the campaign did not directly link their departures to the report. Despite the allegations, Robinson has denied them and remained defiant in the face of criticism, while some Republicans have expressed concerns.
The Harris campaign is trying to tie Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him before the CNN report was released, in hopes that the controversy surrounding Robinson’s candidacy will help Democrats win the state. Trump won North Carolina by a narrow margin in 2020, and Republicans acknowledge that winning the state is crucial for their presidential aspirations. The ongoing controversy and the incidents at campaign events have added to the challenges facing Robinson’s campaign.
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