ALTAMAHAW, N.C. (AP) — Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson formally entered next year’s gubernatorial race at a rally Saturday, with the sharp-spoken social conservative saying North Carolina neads a leader like him who can relate to the challlenges and desires of working people.
Elected the state’s first Black lieutenant governor in 2020 in his frst run for political office, Robinson would make similar history if he wins the governorship.
Other competitors are also lining up to try to succeed Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who is barred by the state consitution from seeking a third consecutive term. Despite Republican success in controlling the state legislature, the GOP has won the governor’s office just once since 1992, back in 2012. Robinson’s 35-minute speech Saturday included support for Republican tax-cutting policies, as well as for school safety and law enforcement. But the choice of venue reinforced his narrative as an anti-establishment candidate looking out for average folks.
“I think he’s honest. I think he’s straightforward. I think he’s worked hard for where he is today,” said Ruthann Harris, 78, of Elon, who attended the rally.Robinson’s critics have pointed to speeches he has made in conservative churches and on radio shows that touched on his antipathy toward LGBTQ+ activism and for his support for banning abortion.
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