La Follette
Americannoun
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It hired the lobbyists Thomas Corcoran and Robert La Follette Jr., a former senator, for their political connections.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026
In his resignation letter, La Follette said he was leaving because he was tired of working with such limited resources.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers tapped Godlewski for the role on March 17, the day her predecessor, longtime Secretary of State Doug La Follette, abruptly resigned less than three months into his eleventh consecutive term.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
La Follette, whose Progressive Party was allied with the Socialist and Farmer-Labor parties, took a large share of votes from each major political party.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2023
On the instant La Follette followed, paused, glancing backward as if in hesitation.
From The Justice of the King by Hamilton Drummond
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