He needs to step down - unbelieveable!

That is hilarious!

Oh my God he is normal.

No big deal - unless you're a conservative republican... then it's freakin' hysterical!!
Why are these idiots so vocally against things they are already doing themselves??

This is what you'll come to learn in 2012: that Conservatives come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. What we have in common is fiscal responsibility, personal responsibility, and the belief in national security. Whether we smoke pot, drink, swear, or are otherwise imperfect is meaningless. Millions and millions of us only claim to be conservative in the *philosophical* sense. Go read Edmund Burke. Be sure to have your Xanax handy come the next election.

Lee I gues you feel there are no phoney dems. Heres the way it is. They are all phonies on both sides, and we should vote whoever is in office out every election until they realize we are serious. As long aswe keep on putting the same peoplein office they think we like what they are doing. Yet whn I talk to people on both sides they are unhappy. I really belive that if we want an over haul in the way the government does things we have to do it with our vote and forget party lines. If they are in they are out.

That is awesome!!! He should get a bill going to legalize pot and he wouldn't be in this situation.

LEGALIZE!!!

Is he from Guatemala too?

I was excited for the GOP in 2012 but with Idiots like this we are screwd.

only thing missing was a prostitute in the car with him.

Only thing missing was a prostitute in the car with him

All Congress, Senate and House personel should require random drug test...just like ordinary citizens of this country do for a job. When they are voted in to lead this country, they should be required to submit a drug test before being sworn in.

Marlon
I agree Republicans should practice what they preach about.
As far as how to handle a lot of problems in the DC House and Senate we should put all of them on Social
Security for retirement and kill the plan they voted in for themselves. As for wages they should get what the
average American earns. And term limits of two terms for all Senators and Representative.

This man is a Republican... These actions are fine and should not be held aginst his. He will find The Lord and everything will be forgiven.

Why was he arrested for DUI if his Breathalyzer was .05?

Sounds like he was driving legally to me. Unless the government wants to snag the alcohol licenses of all restaurants that sell wine to their driving customers, I think he is a great citizen. As far as the weed is concerned, he has a 4th amendment right to have it regardless of what the nutty prohibitionists think!

should drug test all of them every day

A "Lawmaker" huh?.... Surely this means he's not subject to the illegal drug laws... Drug laws are for the peasants, right?....

I am a republican and I'm just sick and tired of all the finger pointing while their party is no better. We (The gop) does something wrong, and its step down, The democrats do the same thing but worse, and its all hearts and roses, and much forgiveness...The Prisident admitted to sniffing coke, and still got elected to the highest office in the world...go figure.

Are you kidding me? Why should he "step down"? C ' mon, people...so he smoke some weed...so what! Here's just another story of more cops on a "glory bust"...LMAO.

Throw the book at him and drug test him weekly!

What a politically motivated news story!? Why is this news about a STATE official from Connecticut on the part of AOL that is usually reserved for national stories? Is it so they can blazen GOP across the page?

Actually, It's not a big deal. If the right wing wasn't so sanctimonious about being of a "higher moral character" than those "Looney Libs", it wouldn't be newsworthy at all. ..And NO. He shouldn't step down. That would be ridiculous.

That's why I will be voting republican......Party on Bob!

Maybe this is a sign that the political correctness of the way our nation sets up the pretense of "morality" needs to be re-evaluated. The facts are that so many GOP folks have to pretend to be moralists and straight and conservative, yet many are regular folks who just want to be in public leadership and can't rise there if they are real, but must play the game of mindless zombie allegiance to the GOP. I would rather have a weed smoking representative then a drunk. Maybe all you reasonable and normal GOP folks needs to let the radicals who own the current GOP run it into the ground, and then after this election cycyle come back and rebuild it with reasonable and real people. Not the fake pseudo-patriots and zealots who are ruining the nation and the sense of reasonable for the GOP.

just a thought

Does this even suprise anyone ? This is what we have to deal with and these lazy politicians are making our laws. We depend on these people to do their jobs and take care of business. Disgraceful.

Let me see here, the Democrats are too liberal as well as the Independent party...The Republicans I guess since they do not seem to be having any money difficulties, heck he had money to buy drugs! Looks like the Republican party majority is sinking one after the other hmmm 2 down how many more will show their true colors!

Well Obama still has a job.God only knows all the drugs he took & still was elected.

Let me get this straight... Tim Geithner cheats on his taxes so he is given the job as the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury but when this Republican State Rep gets caught with pot in his car... he should lose his job..... have I got that right?

It hurts me and the GOP when Republicans take drugs, drive under the influence, are gay or cheat on their spouses. It's bad enough for democrats to do it but hurts when Republicans act that way. ginny

Legalize Marijuana and that would take care of all the hypocrits and the debt.

When are people going to learn? Straight edge is the only way to live.

What's the big deal? He was probably on his way home from Patrick Kennedy's.

Lawmakers are above the law.

Kennedy, Rangel, Waters, Sandy Berger, this clown, etc. etc. etc.

This is no longer OUR govt. WE need to take it back!

It looks like another tea-bagger is smoking the tea leaves. Maybe we can get Watson and John Ensign on the same "family values" ticket.

That's how the GOP rolls, remember George W., was a coke head.

Isnt it time to make pot legal....This is all so supid. We had prohibition and crime ran rampant..The profit motive always makes things violent.......Make it legal, stop crime, and tax it....Rpeublicans as well as DEMS are so hypocritical......DId they find a gay magazine in his car to..I am sure he would say he didnt inhale....and didnt swallow!!!!(LOL)

This guy is a hero for driving under the BAC level of .08. He is a great American for 'knowing his limit' so I think we should all salute him whether he is a re-puke or demo-rat. I guarantee you that the court doesn't care if he is a re-puke or a demo-rat just that they can't extort any revenue from him this time.

Emile Bilodeau
5:12pm on Monday, April 25, 2011
AOL is mostly more conservative leaning in the posts, as there seems to be more conservatives and GOP supporters online more often, but it does in fact show both sides more than it used to.
But to think that the AOL folks are screaming liberals or soft on the democrats is just amusing.
Right now all the local stories should be national stories, look at WI, MO, OH, OR, all uner attack by radical agendas which are pretty much mocking all the rules of freedom and civil rights of working class folks and the abuse of power and huge over reaching by boneheads like Walker and others who think that constitutional laws and the concept of democracy are in the way of financial and economic piracy of our elderly and the working class family.
Toss in the Ryan Plan and you have the perfect storm of assault on Americans across the board.
corporate interests do not like, want , nor respect the democracy we have fought and died to protect.
In fact corporate ideology will kill democracy in the name of profits and down sizing. fewer jobs, smaller wages, more expensive food, the GOP radicals are attempting to take this nation by economic coup.
but thats just a theory....

WOW!! What ever you are smoking you need to give to this senator from Connecticut.

Party - Whenever I read the fanatical attacks on a party (either party) I realize the Country has been lost. The 2 party system is fatally flawed, for the people, but an effective method of oppression via the creation of a 2-sided argument (ever stop to think other options exist, or just to think?!?!)

The people fight over crumbs, while those in power amass wealth and use legislation toi protect themselves and financially oppress the masses.

Right now the Dems are in power, or were until the past election.

Religion - I see posts on this. The Dems speak of the horrors of the pro-life movement and bible thumpers, yet their primary incudes Al Sharpton and Jess Jackson. 2 Christian pasters, and both racist who have flipped the switch and made 10's of millions hijacking an issue.

Budget - The RINO GOP are now standing tall on the fiscal conservative stump but did NOTHING when in power to stop the spending.

People need to come out from the 2-party trenches and shakehands. Most ar not all that different. The vote is now swung by the radical minorities (left and right). WE need to take back this Country.

The press is not "Liberal"? You must be kidding! The press, CBS, NBC, ABC, et all are so enamored with obama and democrat/liberal/socialist that you can't even read an editorial without laughing out loud with their total one sidedness! Being that this is CT, let me ask you, when was the last time you EVER read an article in a Hearst newspaper with even the slightest hint of not agreeing totally with obama and the democrats? The news-times in danbury beats up ANY repuiblican on a regular basis yet they will NEVER say anyting contrary to a democrat! Please...get real!

If I were on the jury I'd vote NOT GUILTY simply as a protest in favor of legalizing de ganja!☺

Aren't we supposed to know that the Repubs are at all times, Christians and ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING?!!!!! Remember many of the southern states wanted to secede from the union. Now those same states, Texas - Rick Perry is asking for Federal Government help for his tornado damage. Hope the idiot gets some sense in his head - what baffles me more is the fact that there must be many more idiots who vote for this big idiot!!!!

Faith - The irony on faith is that the Dems have put 2 pastors in primaries and have sued pastors as a primary voice to reach into specific communities for decades. Yet somehow they twist Chrisitanity to be a GOP crutch.

DUI levels went from too lax (about a six pack for a 200 LB. individual) and were over exagerated to (1 beer on a 200 LB. individual) and OMG your busted. Heck, a 90 pond petite framed woman could have a casual glass of wine with her dinner and drive off a half hour later and guess what? She very likely be in that range of being busted for a DUI. Instead of backing the legal limits from .06 to .01 why didn't the various states back it to .03? I call that way over-reacting. The limit in many states as here in VA. is .01. Yep he certainly was impaired. As to the weed, I certainly wouldn't want to be busted for my childrens activities. I personally don't use but thinks it should be perfectly legal. Neither should one impaired herein put themselves behind the wheel. The bottom line is we are responsible for our actions.

LEGALIZE AND TAX IT!

GOP = Hypocrit in all Things!
Marijuana should be legal even for a repug!
Take tobacco for instance. If you suggest criminalizing tobacco(kills 400,000 plus a year) a repug will say " Freedom Of CHOICE! dont take that away!
But if you suggest legalizing marijuana (kills zero people a year) a repug will start yelling " Dangerous Drug, Dangerous Drug!"
Not only that but hemp , other wise known as Marijuana can be used for paper, fiber and fuel, not only is it a safer drug for personal use then tobacco or alcohol it has all these "GREEN" industrial uses too!
See "Hemp for Victory" produced by the USDA during WWII , they practically forced farmers to grow for the war effort during WWII! See that POPULAR MECHANICS article, published right before they made hemp/ mary jane illegal during the late 30's, entitled " Billion Dollar Crop"
and finnaly see Jack Herer's book " The Empoerer Wears no Clothes" It tells the whole truth of it, so help me God!
As I said before, GOP...Hypocrites in all things, nuf said!

i just dont get it, if he smokes a little pot once in a while (and im sure there are more then just him in washington) why dont they just go ahead and make it legal and then no one need to go through something like that . if they wont legalize it then he needs to be fired from his position just like any other goverment employee! and while we're at it, lets drug test all of our goverment officials and fire everyone that comes up positive. talk about a goverment shut down!

Who cares? He was under the blood alcohol limit and M should be legalized, controlled, and taxed. It's a waste of taxpayer money and police time to fight it when the country should be benefiting from it (on multiple levels). Personally, M is not for me nor do I vote Republican (I am college educated after all). Stoned people are a lot less obnoxious than drunk people, it's less addictive, and is a good safe painkiller for those who need it (much safer than a lot of legal medications out there).

The guys a hero for "knowing his limit" and driving under the 08 BAC. Why aren't law enforcement, Madd mothers and the other cowardly politicians giving him a medal???

The mindless comments about Obama, the GOP, conservatives and liberals are nothing more than a reflection of personal insecurity and ignorance.

No matter your view, I suggest speaking/typing in a calm, lucid manner that supports your position.

That said I can't let this one pass:

BackwardsThinker

"Obama didnt lie about anything. He made valiant attempts in keeping his promises about Guantanamo and bringing the troops back. Regrettably, the Republicans in Congress continuosly blocked these motives. "

Gitmo - His position was WRONG. From civilian trials to closure, he was just wrong.

Troops - I was/am against all the military action taken by Bush AND OBAMA! Obama did not bring back a single soldier. He sent them all to Afghanistan. He doubled the 8 year death toll in 18 months, started a covert war in Pakistan and is now bombing Libya (with former inmmates at Qitmo leadin the rebels).

Congress - The GOP had NO power to stop him.

"Clinton was responsible for clearing up, ... Democrats are good at paying down Republican credit cards. But for some reason the Republicans always find a reason to stop good things from happening."

Facts - Clinton spent but was fortunate that the IT boom hit and he could not spend faster than the Govt collected. The deficit reductions were coincidental. Look at his spending trends compared to toerh Presidents.

During Clinton’s presidency:
- Spending increased by 29.49%.
- Tax revenues increased by 85.58%.

We should give this guy a medal for driving under the BAC limit. Isn't that what the .08 law is for???? I'm so confused! I wish someone in law enforcement could explain this to me.

HEY! bilodeaux DEMOCRATASS YOU SURE SEEM TO KNOW A LOT ABOUT THE DC HOES AND THE WAITING PLACES WHATS YOUR STREET LETTER E! FOR EXPERIENCED OR A! M! ALL MENU

backward thinker good name no brainer clinton did'nt leave a surplus it just looked like it actully he's where all this mess started letting people get home loans that could not afford them to start with because they did'nt have to show proof of employment,no down payment just fill out the app with FREDDIE OR FANNIE AND MOVE IN don't worry HOW YOU'LL PAY OR EVEN PAYING WE'RE FIXING TO LOSE THE ELECTION AND WE JUST NEED TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE THE DEMS HAD IT GOING ON AND THE BUBBLE WILL BUST ON BUSH'S WATCH AND MAKE US LOOK GOOD BACKWARD THINKER IS NOT ALL CAN'T SEE EITHER BUSH HAD THE LOWEST UE AND APR RATE 5 AND 5 AND THAT WAS WITH TWO WARS AND 911 WHICH IF YOUR PRES CLINTON HAD'NT BEEN SUCH A WEENIE HE COULD HAVE HAD HIS BUDDY BINLADEN IN YOUR PRESENT PRES COUNTRY YEMAN WHEN HE AND HIS CRONIES BOMBED OUR USS COLE AND KILLED OUR SAILORS SO THERE YOU GO BO!

Showing someone else is a fool, is not justification to support another fool. The USA proved that in the last Presidential election. Bomb Libya, escalate Afghanistan, begin covert war in Pakistan, pander to large corps, then hire the CEO onto staff after FTC looks rubber stamps communication sale....

WE, THE PEOPLE, need to stand up and stand together. I could not care less if you are left or right, DNC or GOP. The 2 party system is fatally flawed, with th eonly difference being what big business to which they pander.

By getting busted for pot he now truly represents the town of east greenwich, got to love eg

DON'T SEND ME ANYMORE UPDATES ON THIS ARTICLE PLEASE!!!!!!!

What a long list of hateful comments! Many are just using this forum to spout anti Bush propaganda as well as taking the opportunity to let us know they don't like Limbaugh or any other conservative including Rep. Watson. Why not let this all play out in court and relax the nasty comments? Give it a break.

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I tend to agree with judy Bailey. Where is the civility?
I didn't think this was a political discussion but it seems to have become one with charges and counter charges about some things that have happened which can't be changed.
Also remember that our systenm of jurisprudence embraces the presumption of innocence; that is, innocent until proven guilty.
'nuff said!

Civilty - It is what the 2 parties are figthing against. They want an entrenched group who is fanatical in cause and refuses todiscuss the other side.. you have tea baggers, whackos, deniers, etc. etc. Thoughtful debate and independence from an ideology are beocming the exception.

Until, WE THE PEOPLE, leave the trenches dug by a 2-party systemintended to oppress us for their gain, the Country will not move forward. I tell people all the time, no one party can possibly contain their entire belief set. Most of the time you get trampled as the frightened jump back into the trench.

Red Sam - you have to de-select the notice for new posts.

STOP SENDING ME THE G*DD*M F**K*NG UPDATES ON THIS ARTICLE!!! I KEEP CLICKING THE ICON REQUESTING FOR U TO STOP ... WHAT ELSE MUST I DO, D*MM*T!!!!

On the bigger scale this is really nothing, but it has its purpose to the media folks.
If you really want news, go look up what the great GOP ideology really is. Read about WO, OH, MI, FL, OR, Wa. all the power grabbing and the direct assault on democracy, not the democrats, but DEMOCRACY, this makes the idiot and his pot look like nothing.
The GOP is attacking the nations literal democracy at the economic level and the nation only hears small bits about it, thanks to the medias lack of fairness to reality, but love for the "beltway" medias obsession with hype and news junkie journalism.

State Rep. Bob Watson, Hang in there sunny days are just around the corner. You are a leader, and respected by many.

02818 was that your number at the ACI. ?