Who succeeded him as progressive leaders in Wisconsin?
His sons, Robert M. La Follette Jr. and Philip La Follette
His students
His followers
His political party
Answer
Robert M. La Follette Jr. and Philip La Follette succeeded their father as progressive leaders in Wisconsin. They were both Republicans and served in the U.S. Senate, with Robert serving from 1925 to 1947 and Philip serving from 1935 to 1947. They both continued their father's fight for progressive policies, such as regulation of big business and social welfare programs.
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