Robert A. Watson
Bob Watson | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
| In office 1998 – May 2011 | |
| Succeeded by | Brian Newberry |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 2003 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Sherlock |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Giarrusso |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 1993 – January 2003 | |
| Preceded by | David Dumas |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Vococola |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 1989 – January 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Deutsch |
| Succeeded by | Michael Lenihan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1960 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | East Greenwich, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Denver, Columbus School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Robert A. Watson (born October 14, 1960) is an American attorney and former Republican member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, representing the 30th District since 1992. His district includes parts of East Greenwich and West Greenwich. He is a former House Minority Leader. He was arrested twice for marijuana possession and was arrested for a third offense of vandalizing a bank. He resigned in the summer of 2012.