Robinson trails Stein by 17 in another poll
- Recent polling in North Carolina shows Attorney General Josh Stein leading Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson by 17 points.
- The lead follows a damaging report from CNN about Robinson's past, which has affected his campaign negatively.
- Stein's potential victory could mark a historic moment as he would be the first Jewish governor of North Carolina.
In North Carolina, recent polling indicates a significant lead for Attorney General Josh Stein over Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the gubernatorial race. The polling, conducted by the High Point University Survey Research Center, shows Stein at 51% compared to Robinson's 34%. This shift follows a damaging report from CNN regarding Robinson's past involvement in a porn site chat room, which has negatively impacted his campaign. Stein, who won the Democratic primary on Super Tuesday, is positioned to become the first Jewish governor of North Carolina and could continue the trend of Democratic attorneys general ascending to the governorship. Historically, the state has seen limited success for Republicans in the governor's office, with only three individuals holding the position since 1896. The polling also revealed a deadlock in the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, reflecting broader dissatisfaction among voters regarding the current administration. The survey, conducted with 589 likely voters, has a margin of error of +/- 4.9%, highlighting the competitive nature of the upcoming elections.