The scandal surrounding North Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, has not appeared to affect former President Donald Trump’s popularity in the state. Despite Robinson’s controversial past, many North Carolina Republican voters are still backing Trump in the upcoming election. However, some voters are choosing to split their tickets, with some choosing to vote for Robinson’s opponent, Democratic state Attorney General Josh Stein.
While some voters, like Jackie Pitts and Linda Gillespie, are splitting their tickets due to concerns over Robinson’s scandals, others, like John DeBerry and J.W. Sams, are still supporting him despite reservations about his character. Despite Trump and North Carolina Republicans distancing themselves from Robinson, his yard signs remain on display in the state.
With less than two weeks until Election Day, Trump is polling ahead of Robinson, with a significant lead over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump held multiple events in North Carolina this week, while Harris’s running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, will hold a rally in Wilmington. Former President Barack Obama will also be holding a rally in support of Harris in Charlotte.
Overall, the race for North Carolina’s governorship remains contentious, with some voters split on their support for Robinson due to his scandals. Trump’s popularity remains strong, but Robinson is trailing significantly behind in the polls. Despite concerns from Republican strategists about Trump’s endorsement of Robinson, the former president continues to campaign in the state ahead of the election.
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