North Carolina GOP gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson is encountering a significant setback in his campaign as national Republicans have decided to withdraw key outside support. The Republican Governors Association (RGA) has announced that they will not be making any further placements to support the scandal-plagued candidate after their current media buy expires.
The RGA and its affiliated PAC had already spent close to $16 million on the North Carolina governor's race, making it one of the most fiercely contested gubernatorial races of the year. However, with the RGA pulling out of the race, the financial disparity between Democrats and Republicans is expected to widen in the final weeks leading up to the election.
This development follows the resignation of several top operatives from Robinson's campaign in the wake of a report revealing controversial comments made by the candidate on a porn website. The comments, which included self-identifying as a 'black Nazi' and admitting to inappropriate behavior as a teenager, have further complicated Robinson's bid for the governorship.
The North Carolina governor's race has already seen a staggering amount of spending, with both parties and outside groups collectively pouring nearly $87 million into the contest since the primary. Democrats have outspent Republicans by a significant margin, with expenditures totaling approximately $57.9 million compared to $28.7 million.
Despite the financial challenges and controversies surrounding Robinson's campaign, the RGA has affirmed its commitment to electing Republican Governors nationwide. The decision to halt further financial support for Robinson underscores the complexities and uncertainties that continue to shape the political landscape in North Carolina.
