Robert M. La Follettee

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Robert M. La Follettee

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. President
Date of Birth June 14, 1855
Date of Death June 18, 1925 (Age: 70)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Robert M. La Follettee completed his undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin, where he was influenced by university president John Bascom on morality, ethics, and social justice. He transitioned from academia to a career in public service, demonstrating leadership capabilities through significant reforms as governor. La Follettee's professional expertise includes managing institutional risk in high-finance before entering the public sector. His foundational skill sets in governance and reform laid the groundwork for his progressive stances on economic, labor, and civil liberties policies.

Political Ideas

Robert M. La Follettee's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive economic policies and staunch civil liberties advocacy. He championed government ownership of key industries and sought to protect labor rights, yet his support for civil liberties often positioned him against racial discrimination and nativist policies. La Follettee's rhetoric frequently highlighted the need for democratic control over war decisions and economic reforms that balanced regional interests with broader national policies. His ideological stances reveal a complex interplay between progressive economic goals and unwavering commitment to civil rights.

Campaigns
1924: U.S.A. President

Election History

U.S.A. President

4,831,706 votes (16.60%)

Loss

Winner: Calvin Coolidge

1922: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Wisconsin

379,494 votes (80.60%)

Win
1918: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Wisconsin

Win
1916: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Wisconsin

251,303 votes (59.23%)

Win
1912: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Wisconsin

Win
1906: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Wisconsin

Win
1904: Wisconsin State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

20th Governor of Wisconsin

227,253 votes (50.55%)

Win
1902: Wisconsin State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

1902 Wisconsin gubernatorial election

193,417 votes (52.89%)

Win
1900: Wisconsin State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

20th Governor of Wisconsin

264,419 votes (59.83%)

Win
1890: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district

Win
1888: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district

Win
1886: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district

Win
1884: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district

Win