This is becoming a more frequent discovery: Mark Robinson misusing or misstating financial matters.

Problems with money have been more reported with Robinson and his wife. There has been wide coverage on his bankruptcies and unpaid taxes.

There is the probe into his wife’s non-profit.

And just this week there was that report of the Girl Scouts suing Robinson’s wife for over $3K.

And this misrepresentation of finances with a kayak store has more to it than just a possible clerical error.

The five Lake Gaston Outfitters transactions are part of a larger investigation into Robinson’s 2020 campaign for lieutenant governor. The campaign finance investigation, involving an alleged $500,000 in violations, remains ongoing three and a half years after the initial complaint by Bob Hall, campaign finance watchdog and former editor of Democracy NC. 

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Hall said these cash withdrawals, in addition to the $2,374 reportedly spent at Lake Gaston Outfitters and a $4,500 reimbursement to Robinson’s wife Yolanda Hill for “campaign apparel,” could potentially violate elections law that bans the use of campaign funds for personal benefit. 

It is not uncommon for candidates and people in office to use campaign money to purchase clothing that is deemed appropriate for the job. Even the North Carolina General Assembly has a dress code that takes a sizable investment to adhere to on a consistent basis. Plus, people want to look the part of the candidate while on the campaign trail.

So, just show the real receipts and remove all doubt. Or show us your “kayak” wear.