National Republican support for Mark Robinson, the scandalous nominee for North Carolina governor, is dwindling in the wake of inflammatory comments he made on a porn website as revealed by a CNN report. The Republican Governors Association announced they will not make further media placements for Robinson after their current buy expires. This decision comes after former President Donald Trump did not mention Robinson during a recent campaign rally, indicating a distancing from the party.
Robinson’s campaign is facing turmoil as top operatives have quit, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has withdrawn support. Robinson, while refusing to directly address the comments, is vowing to focus on the issues that matter to voters. Some North Carolina Republicans are still standing by Robinson, despite the controversy.
A poll conducted before the CNN report showed Robinson trailing his Democratic opponent by 10 points, further complicating his chances of winning the governor’s office. With national Republicans pulling out of the race, the disparity in ad spending between Democrats and Republicans is likely to widen. Despite the challenges, Robinson’s campaign has vowed to continue fighting for the governor’s seat.
Time will tell how this scandal affects Robinson’s campaign and whether he can overcome the fallout from the controversial comments made on the porn website. The Republican Party in North Carolina and Robinson himself remain defiant in the face of adversity, vowing to push forward in their quest for the governorship.
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