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For most of his life, with which political party was La Follette affiliated?

  • Democratic

  • Republican

  • Whig

  • Federalist

Answer

La Follette was affiliated with the Republican Party for most of his life. He was elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1905, and he served in the Senate until 1925. He was a progressive Republican, and he was a strong supporter of reforms such as direct election of senators, the initiative and referendum, and the recall of elected officials.
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