NC Lt. Gov. Robinson, wife recall own abortion decision in ad backing 12-week ban

North Carolina GOP Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson on Friday released a campaign ad backing the Old North State's 12-week abortion ban in which he and his wife recalled their experience choosing to get an abortion years ago.

In May last year, North Carolina lawmakers implemented a 12-week abortion ban with exceptions for instances of rape, incest, and threats to the life of the mother. The measure became law after lawmakers overrode the veto of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

"Thirty years ago, my wife and I made a very difficult decision. We had an abortion," Robinson said in the ad, appearing alongside his wife, Yolanda Robinson. "It was like this solid pain between us, that we never spoke of."

"It's something that stays we me forever," Yolanda said.

The gubernatorial hopeful insisted that the state's law and the exceptions it provides in limited circumstances would protect and aid mothers while preventing "cruel" late-term abortions.

"When I'm governor, mothers in need will be supported," he declared.

Robinson is facing a close race against state Attorney General Josh Stein.

#NCGov: R nominee Mark Robinson is up on TV with this spot --

Robinson, holding hands with wife Yolanda, to camera: "Thirty years ago, my wife and I made a very difficult decision: we had an abortion" pic.twitter.com/jJ6dIsZbwp

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