UPDATE: North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson at Home After Being Treated for Burns After “Incident” at Campaign Stop
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) was being treated for burns in an “incident” at a campaign stop Friday night and is in “good spirits”, according to a campaign spokesman. News reports stated Robinson was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Later reports said Robinson was released and was back home. The “incident” was later reported to be Robinson burned his hand while coming in contact with a hot truck at a truck show.
Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor, was reportedly campaigning in Mt. Airy when the burn “incident” occurred. There are no reports as to whether Robinson’s injuries are from an accident or an attack of some sort. Robinson’s campaign was thrown into chaos last week following a CNN report that accused him of having a past profile on a porn website where he allegedly made shocking comments.
