A scandal involving Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina, the Republican nominee for governor, has Democrats feeling optimistic about Vice President Kamala Harris’s chances of winning the swing state. Reports claim that Robinson called himself a “black NAZI,” discussed his pornography habits, and praised slavery in an online forum. The Harris campaign and its allies quickly seized on this, linking Robinson to former President Donald Trump. They released videos and billboards showing the two men together, highlighting Trump’s praise of Robinson and Robinson’s controversial statements. A television ad was also released contrasting Trump’s praise of Robinson with Robinson’s comments on abortion. The Democrats’ strategy is to make Trump own Robinson’s baggage in an effort to rally their base and sway independent and moderate Republican voters to support Harris instead. Democratic state representative Zack Hawkins emphasized the need to highlight the connection between Trump and Robinson to voters across the state. The goal is to paint them as being synonymous and unfit for North Carolina. The Democrats are pushing this narrative aggressively in hopes of solidifying support for Harris in the upcoming election.
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