He resigned from his position as Senior Advisor of Communications for Governor Carcieri in order to campaign full - time .
In December 2009 , Robitaille announced his decision to run for Rhode Island governor as a Republican .
Robitaille resigned from Robitaille 's position as Senior Advisor of Communications for Governor Carcieri in order to campaign full - time .
In December 2009 , Robitaille announced his decision to run for Rhode Island governor as a Republican .