Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy. The details surrounding the incident are unclear, but Hurricane Helene caused havoc in the area where the event was set to take place. The event had to be canceled due to a power outage caused by the storm.
This incident comes on the heels of a CNN report alleging that Robinson made antisemitic and racist comments on a porn website years ago. In response to the report, four top staff members of Robinson’s campaign have stepped down, though the campaign did not directly link the departures to the allegations. Despite some Republicans expressing concern over the report, Robinson has denied the allegations and remained defiant.
The Harris campaign has sought to tie Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him prior to the release of the CNN report. Democrats hope that the controversy surrounding Robinson’s candidacy will help them flip the state blue. Trump narrowly won North Carolina in 2020, and Republicans acknowledge that winning the state is crucial for their chances of winning the White House.
As Robinson continues to receive treatment for his burns, the aftermath of the incident and the impact of the CNN report on his campaign remain to be seen.
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