In December 2009 , Robitaille announced his decision to run for Rhode Island governor as a Republican .
Robitaille first became involved in Rhode Island electoral politics in 2006 when he ran for State Representative but lost by four votes to Amy Rice ( D - RI ) .
In December 2009 , Robitaille announced Robitaille 's decision to run Rhode Island   Island governor as a Republican .
Robitaille first became involved in Rhode Island electoral politics in 2006 when he ran for State Representative but lost by four votes to Amy Rice ( D - RI ) .