North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell says he'll run for governor in 2024.
for certain remarks, saying he wasn’t attacking the LGBTQ+ community -- but rather it was a judgment on reading materials in the public schools. He also said he can separate his religious views from his governmental responsibilities. But some Republicans are worried about whether Robinson can win the general election in the closely divided state.With his announcement, Folwell pointed out that the public didn't even know who Robinson was a few years ago.
Robinson or his campaign didn't immediately respond to an email Saturday seeking comment about Folwell's entry. While treasurer, he’s focused upon efforts to curb health care costs for state employees and retirees andas a way to improve their well-being. As McCrory's unemployment office chief he helped carry out system reforms and implement new technologies.
Folwell also talks about growing up in poverty. Folwell said his young adulthood included working as a trash collector and in motorcycle shops before going to college and becoming a CPA. He then worked for an investment firm.
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