**NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson hospitalized with second-degree burns following incident at campaign event**
North Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson has been hospitalized after sustaining second-degree burns during a campaign event in Mount Airy on Friday. According to sources, Robinson is currently receiving treatment and is in good spirits. The incident occurred during a series of campaign appearances throughout the state, with his final engagement being at the Mayberry Show in Mount Airy.
Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor, has been facing significant challenges following a CNN report that linked him to controversial remarks made on a pornographic website. Despite these challenges, he has assured supporters that he intends to continue his campaign.
The extent of Robinson’s injuries is unknown, and it is unclear exactly how he was burned. His campaign communications director, Mike Lonergan, confirmed the hospitalization and stated that Robinson is feeling positive.
National Republican organizations have withdrawn financial backing for Robinson, and several high-profile Republicans have attempted to distance themselves from him. Former President Donald Trump, who had endorsed Robinson earlier, did not mention him during a recent campaign event in North Carolina.
A recent CNN poll indicates that Robinson’s chances are diminishing, with Democrat Josh Stein leading by a margin of 53% to 36% among likely voters.
