The Republican Governors Association has decided to stop funding the North Carolina gubernatorial election due to controversial remarks made by Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson over a decade ago. Mr. Robinson denies that the comments are his. The RGA stated that they will not be renewing their advertising spending in North Carolina, as their current media buy expires soon. This decision comes after accusations that Mr. Robinson made lewd, racist, and antisemitic comments on a pornography website between 2008 and 2012.
The RGA has already spent $16 million on Mr. Robinson’s race, while Democrats have reserved $13 million to support their candidate, Attorney General Stein. North Carolina’s gubernatorial election is crucial, as the state plays a significant role in national politics. The RGA’s decision could potentially impact President Trump’s campaign in the state, with the Democratic National Committee already linking Mr. Robinson to Trump through billboards.
Despite calls for him to drop out of the race, Mr. Robinson is considering filing a defamation lawsuit against CNN for their reporting. He expressed determination to continue his mission and take legal action against the news network. However, his campaign suffered a setback when several key aides resigned on Sunday night, leaving him with just over 40 days until election day to form a new team. The situation surrounding Mr. Robinson’s campaign remains uncertain as the election approaches.
