September 28th 2024.
Mark Robinson, the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, recently faced a concerning incident at one of his campaign events. He was transported to the Northern Regional Hospital and treated for second-degree burns. His communication director, Mike Lonergan, addressed the incident on Sept. 27, expressing Robinson's current condition and plans for the future.
According to reports from The Guardian, the Republican candidate was attending a truck show, one of the many stops on his campaign trail, when the incident occurred. Lonergan released a statement stating that Robinson is in good spirits and appreciates the well-wishes he has received. He is also eager to return to the campaign trail tomorrow morning as scheduled.
Despite confirmation from law enforcement that the burns were the result of an accident at the automotive show and no foul play was involved, the North Carolina police have not shared any further details about the incident. On Sept. 27, Robinson made multiple campaign stops around the state, with the Mayberry Truck Show and Parade in Mount Airy being his final stop before the incident took place. The campaign has not provided any additional information about the accident, but they have assured the public that Robinson is determined to continue his race for governor.
Robinson has been serving as Lieutenant Governor since 2021 and is now running against the current attorney general and Democratic nominee, Josh Stein. This comes after the current governor, Democrat Roy Cooper, reached his term limit and was barred from running this fall. However, Robinson's campaign has faced challenges as reports surfaced of him allegedly making racial and sexual comments on an online pornography message board in the past. As a result, nearly a dozen staff members from his campaign and his lieutenant governor's office have resigned due to the backlash.
Despite the controversy surrounding him, Robinson continues to deny writing the messages that appeared on the board over a decade ago. The president of the NAACP has even urged him to suspend his campaign, but Robinson remains steadfast in his determination to continue and make a positive impact in North Carolina.
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