Robert M. La Follettee
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Robert M. La Follettee
U.S.A.
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Personal Background
Robert M. La Follettee earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin, where he was influenced by university president John Bascom on morality, ethics, and social justice. He spent several years in the private sector before transitioning to public service, where he became known for his reform agenda as Governor of Wisconsin. La Follettee demonstrated leadership capabilities by overcoming conservative opposition to secure renomination and enact significant reforms. His professional expertise and commitment to progressive policies laid the groundwork for a third-party presidential campaign, supported by various labor unions, socialists, and farm groups.
Political Ideas
Robert M. La Follettee's political identity is marked by a progressive ideology that consistently challenges the status quo. He combines radical economic proposals, like advocating for government ownership of railroads and utilities, with a strong emphasis on civil liberties and social justice, including child labor laws and opposition to racial discrimination. His anti-imperialist foreign policy stance, calling for a referendum on war, adds another layer of ideological complexity. La Follettee's rhetoric often highlights the moral underpinnings of his policy positions, revealing a deeply principled approach to governance.
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U.S.A. President
4,831,706 votes (16.60%)
Winner: Calvin Coolidge
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U.S.A. Senator from Wisconsin
379,494 votes (80.60%)
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United States Senator from Wisconsin
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U.S.A. Senator from Wisconsin
251,303 votes (59.23%)
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United States Senator from Wisconsin
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United States Senator from Wisconsin
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20th Governor of Wisconsin
227,253 votes (50.55%)
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1902 Wisconsin gubernatorial election
193,417 votes (52.89%)
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20th Governor of Wisconsin
264,419 votes (59.83%)
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district
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