In a recently released ad, Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for North Carolina governor, who previously declared “there is no compromise on abortion,” shares his wife’s personal abortion story, signaling what appears to be a shift in his stance.
However, the politician’s empathetic gesture doesn’t seem to align with statements he previously vocalized on the issue and Democratic nominee Josh Stein, who supports abortion rights, has reminded voters of that in his ads this year.
“Abortion in this country is not about protecting the lives of mothers. It’s about killing the child because you weren’t responsible enough to keep your skirt down,” Robinson previously stated, according to an ad published to Stein’s Youtube channel.
According to the Associated Press, the GOP’s impression that he is comfortable with the current law comes after the country has seen a rise in support for legal abortion ahead of the November elections, posing a potential risk for Republicans on the election ballots.
Some voters fear Republicans may push for a national abortion ban if they win government seats, and as previously noted by BLACK ENTERPRISE, former U.S. President Donald Trump has left decisions on abortion rights up to the states, declining to endorse a national ban.
Robinson concluded his ad by reassuring mothers would have the support they need if he wins the governor’s seat. On Instagram, the gubernatorial nominee stated that one of his priorities is to “do more” for mothers and families.
Source: Black Enterprise
