Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy. His communication director confirmed the news to NBC on Friday night, stating that Robinson is in good spirits. The details of the incident are unclear, but it led to the cancellation of a North Carolina Faith & Freedom event that Robinson was scheduled to speak at. The event was called off due to power outages caused by Hurricane Helene in the western region of the state.
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 stepped down, although the campaign did not directly link their departures to the allegations. Despite the controversy, Robinson has denied the allegations and remained defiant in the face of criticism.
The Harris campaign has attempted to tie Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him before the CNN report came out. Democrats hope that the controversy surrounding Robinson’s candidacy will help them flip the state blue, as North Carolina was narrowly won by Trump in the 2020 election. Republicans acknowledge that winning North Carolina is crucial for their chances of winning the White House.
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