Bob Morton (politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bob Morton (politician)

former American politician of the Republican Party

Date of Birth: 19-May-1934

Place of Birth: Hornell, New York, United States

Date of Death: 07-Aug-2015

Profession: politician, minister

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Harry Robert "Bob" Morton (May 19, 1934 – August 7, 2015) was an American politician of the Republican Party.
He was a member of the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives, representing the 7th Legislative District.Morton was a leader of the State of Lincoln secession movement, wherein the Eastern Washington and Panhandle of Idaho would become a 51st state.
He also gave Cathy McMorris Rodgers her start in politics; first as his campaign manager, then as his legislative assistant, and finally creating the vacancy in the state House of Representatives when he ascended to the State Senate, which she filled via appointment.
He died on August 7, 2015.