Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Details surrounding the incident are unclear, but Robinson’s communications director confirmed that he is in good spirits. The event where Robinson was scheduled to speak had to be canceled due to a power outage caused by Hurricane Helene in the western region of the state. This incident comes shortly after a report from CNN alleged that Robinson made antisemitic and racist comments on a porn website years ago, leading to four top staff members of his campaign stepping down.
Despite the allegations and staff departures, Robinson has remained defiant and denied the accusations. The Harris campaign has attempted to tie Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him prior to the CNN report, in hopes of turning the state blue. Trump narrowly won North Carolina in 2020, and the state is crucial for Republican presidential victories. Robinson’s candidacy has sparked concern among some Republicans, but he continues to push forward in his campaign for governor.
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