'Isn't he a Democrat?' Clay 'Republaiken' signs confuse North Carolina voters

On Monday night, “American Idol” star Clay Aiken debated incumbent Renee Ellmers in the race for North Carolina’s second congressional district. The debate gave political rookie Aiken the opportunity to clarify his stand on several issues, but the pre-debate debut of “Republaiken” signs around the district seemed to lead only to confusion.

Is he a Democrat or a Republican? Check out this lawn sign from#NC02 candidate @clayaiken #Republaiken pic.twitter.com/solrhxkiGe

— Derick Waller (@wallerABC7) October 6, 2014

What fresh hell is this? http://t.co/z1HU1EL0xd pic.twitter.com/qtnXulTvWS

— Gabriel Malor (@gabrielmalor) October 6, 2014

Isn’t he a Democrat? Lawn signs appear with ‘Republaiken’ slogan http://t.co/YyI3BpGm4d @ClayAiken #ncpol #NC02

— Moral Mondays (@MoralMondays) October 6, 2014

@MoralMondays @ClayForNC is a Democrat. A Republaiken = Republican who supports Clay Aiken for #NC02

— Kim (@dancermom2) October 6, 2014

https://twitter.com/Glambush/status/519182300018651136

Ah.

@MABlumenfeld That's terrible. Ban campaigns.

— Adam Cancryn (@adamcancryn) October 7, 2014

https://twitter.com/MABlumenfeld/status/519531454645428224