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Robert La Follette, Sr. was a Wisconsin Congressman, Governor, and later US Senator.
He served as Governor form 1901 - 1906, and as US Senator from 1906 - 1925.
He was a Republican who was instrumental in the creation of Progressivism and the Progressive Party. He ran for President in 1924 as a third party (Progressive) candidate, garnering 17% of the vote. His nickname was "Fighting Bob".
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Who was the originator of the Wisconsin idea?
Robert M. La Follette.
What was the progressive program known as the Wisconsin idea was develped by?
Robert La Follette
Who founded the Wisconsin Reforms?
Robert La Follette
Why did Governor Robert M. La Follette established a direct primary in Wisconsin?
Why did Governor Robert M. La Follette establish a direct primary in Wisconsin?
Who was Robert M La Follette Jr?
was an American senator from Wisconsin from 1925 to 1947, the son of Robert M. La Follette, Sr., the brother of Philip La Follette, and the brother-in-law of the playwright George Middleton.
Who was governor of Wisconsin instituted many progressive reforms?
Robert LaFollette
Was Bob La Follette a governor of Wisconsin?
Fighting Bob La Follette was governor of Wisconsin from 1901 until 1906.
Which Wisconsin governor established the direct primary system?
Governor Robert "Fighting Bob" La Follette
When was Robert La Follette born?
Robert La Follette was born on June 14, 1855.
What is Robert La Follette's birthday?
Robert La Follette was born on June 14, 1855.
What did Robert la follette pressure the Wisconsin legislative to do?
To pass a law requiring parties to hold a direct primary
Which midwestern governor served as a progressive model for other governors by implementing the Wisconsin Way?
Robert La Follette
