Senator JD Vance responded to allegations against North Carolina Republican candidate for governor, Mark Robinson, calling them “far out there” and stating that allegations are not necessarily reality. Robinson had made controversial comments on a porn website in the past, leading to concerns within his own party. The North Carolina Republican Party issued a statement supporting Robinson’s denial of the allegations. Despite the controversy, Robinson has vowed to stay in the race for governor.
Vance stated that it is up to Robinson and the people of North Carolina to decide his fate in the race. He also mentioned that his ticket does not have plans to campaign with Robinson. The former president, Donald Trump, has previously endorsed Robinson, but there are no plans to withdraw that endorsement.
North Carolina is a crucial state for Republicans to win in order to secure the White House. While Trump narrowly won the state in 2020, polling indicates a tight race between him and Vice President Kamala Harris. In the gubernatorial contest, Robinson is polling behind his Democratic opponent, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein.
Overall, Vance emphasized the need for the situation to play out in the court of public opinion and for further investigations into the allegations against Robinson. Despite the controversy, Robinson remains determined to continue his campaign for governor.
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