Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is currently being treated for burns following an incident at a campaign event in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. His communications director confirmed that Robinson was hospitalized but is in good spirits. The event had to be canceled due to a lack of power caused by Hurricane Helene, which hit the western region of the state.
This incident comes 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 his campaign resigned, although the campaign did not directly link their departures to the allegations. Despite some Republicans expressing concerns, Robinson denies the claims and remains defiant.
The Harris campaign, his Democratic opponent, is trying to tie Robinson to former President Donald Trump, who endorsed him before the CNN report was released. They hope that the controversy surrounding Robinson’s candidacy will help Democrats win the state. Trump narrowly won North Carolina in 2020, and the state is seen as crucial for Republicans to win the White House.
It is unclear how the burns occurred, and further details about the incident are not yet available. Robinson’s hospitalization has raised questions about his ability to continue campaigning, but his team remains optimistic about his recovery and prospects in the race.
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