La Follette
Robert Marion, 1855–1925, U.S. political leader: U.S. senator 1906–25.
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But he neither liked nor trusted Governor La Follette, whom he regarded as unbalanced and dangerous to the Republican Party.
The GOP’s Last Identity Crisis Remade U.S. Politics | Michael Wolraich | July 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGovernor Robert Marion La Follette had ordered a peaceful convention—no riots, no stampedes.
The GOP’s Last Identity Crisis Remade U.S. Politics | Michael Wolraich | July 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor 18 hours, La Follette stood against a banking bill he believed to be too friendly to big business.
La Follette's three-day speech on April 19-21 was certainly the ablest presentation made of the progressive policy of regulation.
Railroads: Rates and Regulations | William Z. RipleyHe begins with an account of La Follette--of a man with initiative and a constructive bent.
A Preface to Politics | Walter Lippmann
This was regarded by Mr. La Follette not merely as treachery to himself, but also as treason to genuine progressive principles.
Contemporary American History, 1877-1913 | Charles A. BeardI pulled a thousand dollars out of roulette last night at poor old Jimmie Follette's.
The Lightning Conductor Discovers America | C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson and A. M. (Alice Muriel) WilliamsonThe Feu Follette was already doing her best; that is, the best under such sail as was safe to carry.
The Pirate Woman | Aylward Edward Dingle
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