North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was treated for second-degree burns at Northern Regional Hospital following an incident at a campaign event in Mount Airy. According to Mike Lonergan, communications director for Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign, Robinson is in good spirits and appreciates the well-wishes he has received. The incident occurred at an automotive show and no foul play was involved, according to a law enforcement source. Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, had made several campaign stops around the state on Friday before the incident at the Mayberry Truck Show and Parade in Mount Airy.
Robinson’s hospitalization comes amid fallout from CNN’s reporting on his past inflammatory comments on a pornography website’s message board. Many prominent Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, have distanced themselves from Robinson. National Republican groups have withdrawn financial support for Robinson, and several of his campaign officials have resigned. Despite this, Robinson continues to campaign as the race for governor in North Carolina tightens. A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS after the reporting on Robinson’s past comments shows Democrat Josh Stein leading Robinson 53% to 36% among likely voters.
The campaign has not provided further details about the incident at the Mayberry Truck Show and Parade that led to Robinson’s burns. NewsNation was the first to report his hospitalization, which was confirmed by a source close to his campaign. Robinson’s final campaign stop of the day was in Mount Airy, where the incident occurred. Robinson was excited to return to the campaign trail as scheduled the next morning. The campaign has not provided any details about the incident itself, focusing instead on Robinson’s recovery and his determination to continue campaigning for the governorship.
Amid the fallout from the reporting on Robinson’s past comments, his campaign has faced challenges as prominent Republicans distance themselves from him. Former President Trump did not mention Robinson during a recent campaign stop in North Carolina, despite endorsing him previously. National Republican groups have withdrawn financial support for Robinson, and several campaign officials have resigned. Despite these setbacks, Robinson remains focused on campaigning for the governorship of North Carolina as the election approaches. The new poll conducted after the reporting on Robinson’s past comments shows him trailing Democrat Josh Stein among likely voters.
As Robinson continues to campaign for governor, the race in North Carolina is becoming increasingly competitive. The new poll conducted after the reporting on Robinson’s past comments shows Democrat Josh Stein leading Robinson by a significant margin among likely voters. Robinson’s hospitalization for second-degree burns at an event in Mount Airy has not dampened his spirits or his determination to continue campaigning. While details about the incident are scarce, Robinson’s campaign has emphasized his recovery and his eagerness to return to the campaign trail. Despite the challenges he faces, Robinson remains committed to his goal of becoming governor of North Carolina.
