RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson reaffirmed his support for law enforcement, promising to crack down on violent crime, drugs, “and getting criminals off the streets and behind bars where they belong” if elected governor.
Robinson, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, rolled out his proposals for public safety Wednesday. It’s the latest in a string of recent policy statements Robinson has announced — releases that come as his Democratic opponent, Attorney General Josh Stein, paints Robinson as a candidate who has too little experience, and too-extreme views, to be governor.
Both men boast endorsements from various district attorneys, sheriffs, judges and other law enforcement leaders as they seek to prove their bona fides on public safety issues.
Wednesday's new additions to Robinson's platform say he’d work to bring back the death penalty — which still exists in North Carolina but hasn’t been used since 2006 — and appoint tough-on-crime judges when given the chance. Judges are elected in North Carolina, but the governor can appoint judges when vacancies arise.