POLL: Is Mark Robinson a lock for the GOP nomination for Governor in NC?

[MargieCat]

While I would prefer to see Stein run against Robinson, I'm not 100% sure he will be the nominee.

I think there's a non-zero chance the nomination goes to Mark Walker or Dale Folwell.

Robinson is popular, but he also seems to be scandal-plagued.

I could see him losing the primary (or dropping out like Sean Parnell in PA), even if I believe he is favored.

[Vosem]

No, but as with Sean Parnell in PA, or Trump's current national bid, the only person strong enough to torpedo his bid is Robinson himself.

[Not Me, Us]

He has two credible opponents in a two-term statewide official and a former congressman, so no he is not a lock. He's definitely the heavy favorite, especially with a Trump endorsement, but he's also clinically insane and an enormous electoral liability. That's never stopped GOP primary voters before though.

[CelestialAlchemy]

I think he is, GOP primary voters seem to overall have a real fondness for nutty nominees these days for statewide elections. Lake, Mastriano, David Clarke, Masters, etc.

[Shaula🏳️‍⚧️]

Yes. He clears 50% in most primary polls, has Trump's backing, has most of the NCGOP's backing, has the backing of the conservative wing of the congressional delegation and is a good fundraiser. I have no idea how he could lose.

[SnowLabrador]

Yes. He's exactly what GOP voters want.

[Sol]

Yes. He clears 50% in most primary polls, has Trump's backing, has most of the NCGOP's backing, has the backing of the conservative wing of the congressional delegation and is a good fundraiser. I have no idea how he could lose.

^As much as I hate to agree with a Nazi teenager, this is it. The NCGOP establishment has basically conceded this race to him since 2020.