North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Hospitalized for Second-Degree Burns
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson was treated for second-degree burns at Northern Regional Hospital after an incident at a campaign event in Mount Airy on Friday night, as per Mike Lonergan, communications director for Robinson’s gubernatorial campaign.
Campaign Trail Incident
- Robinson sustained burns at an automotive show
- No foul play involved, according to law enforcement source
- Robinson is in good spirits and eager to return to the campaign trail
Campaign Fallout
Robinson, North Carolina’s Republican nominee for governor, had made multiple campaign stops around the state on Friday before the incident at the Mayberry Truck Show and Parade in Mount Airy. The campaign has not disclosed further details about the incident.
Prominent Republicans Distancing Themselves
- Former President Donald Trump did not mention Robinson during a recent campaign stop in North Carolina
- National Republican groups have pulled financial support for Robinson
- Several campaign officials have resigned
Poll Results
A new CNN poll shows Democrat Josh Stein leading Robinson 53% to 36% among likely voters, indicating a slip in the race for Robinson. The poll was conducted by SSRS after CNN KFile’s reporting was published.
Conclusion
The ongoing developments surrounding Mark Robinson’s campaign for governor of North Carolina have garnered significant attention, with a mix of campaign stops, personal injuries, and fallout from past inflammatory comments affecting his standing in the race. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how these events will impact Robinson’s campaign and the upcoming election.
This story has been updated with additional reporting. CNN’s Josh Campbell and Kaanita Iyer contributed to this report.
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