Wed Sep 25 10:00:11 UTC 2024: ## Harris Campaign Sees Opportunity in North Carolina as Robinson’s Scandals Rock the Race
**WILMINGTON, NC** – Following the recent revelation that North Carolina’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson had used the term “black NAZI” on a porn site, the Kamala Harris campaign is viewing the scandal as a potential game-changer in the state’s pivotal presidential race.
While Robinson’s campaign has been dealt a significant blow, with many staff members resigning, the Harris team is focusing on exploiting his extremism and tying him to Donald Trump, capitalizing on the fact that Trump won North Carolina by just over a point in 2020.
Internal polling shows Harris is currently running neck and neck with Trump in the state, a notable shift since she took over the Democratic ticket from Joe Biden. The Vice-President has already built significant momentum in North Carolina, with nearly 25,000 new volunteers signing up since she became the nominee and voter registration spiking, particularly among women and women of color.
“We knew this a year ago, we knew this a month ago: We recognize that Mark Robinson was the example of what Donald Trump’s politics have done to the Republican Party and to America,” stated Dan Kanninen, the Harris campaign’s director of battleground states.
The Harris team is strategically exploiting the Robinson controversy to their advantage, using his extreme views on issues like abortion and his close ties to Trump to undermine the Republican ticket. They are running ads explicitly linking Robinson and Trump, and utilizing their ground game to spread awareness of Robinson’s history of extremist views.
Despite the recent developments, many local Democrats remain cautious, recognizing that North Carolina has a long history of electing Democratic governors alongside Republican presidents. They believe that Robinson’s scandals might discourage some conservative voters, but they are uncertain if this will translate into increased support for Harris.
The upcoming election is shaping up to be a tight race in North Carolina, with both campaigns pouring resources into the state. Trump, while distancing himself from Robinson, has continued to campaign aggressively in the state, further highlighting the importance of North Carolina in the overall race.
The Harris campaign, with a robust ground game and a well-developed strategy, is confident they can capitalize on Robinson’s implosion and win over enough voters to secure the state’s 16 electoral votes. This could prove to be a crucial victory in their quest for the presidency, particularly if they face difficulties in Pennsylvania, which is considered the most important battleground state.
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