Longleaf Politics: “On a blustery, overcast Saturday that turned into driving rain, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson formally kicked off his campaign for governor of North Carolina.
The announcement seemed to be less about making news than savoring the moment and his place in history. Robinson spoke several times about his grandchildren looking at his photo on the mantle long in the future, and how they would remember him.
However, Robinson did use his roughly 35-minute speech at the Ace Speedway in Alamance County (live-stream replay link here) to float a few trial balloons and preview the campaign to come. Here’s what we learned.”