Leaders From Wisconsin
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Wisconsin has produced a number of Leaders who have made it big. These include Paul Ryan, Joseph McCarthy, Liz Cheney, Sean Duffy, Robert M. La Follette, Sr. and others.
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Liz Cheney(Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming's At-Large District)
Birthdate: July 28, 1966
Sun Sign: Leo
Liz Cheney is an American politician and attorney. Since 2017, Liz Cheney has been serving as Wyoming's at-large congressional district's U.S. Representative. The elder daughter of ex-Vice President Dick Cheney, Liz Cheney is credited with co-founding a nonprofit organization called Keep America Safe, which aims at combating national security issues.
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Sean Duffy(Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 7th District (2011 - 2019))
Birthdate: October 3, 1971
Sun Sign: Libra
Politician, prosecutor, and former sports commentator Sean Duffy is currently a Fox News contributor. He earned a J.D. degree from William Mitchell College of Law and practiced law for several years before entering public life. He has been both a competitor and commentator on ESPN's Great Outdoor Games. As a politician, he is a member of the Republican Party.
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Joseph McCarthy(U.S. Senator from the State of Wisconsin from 1947 to 1957)
Birthdate: November 14, 1908
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: May 2, 1957
Joseph McCarthy was an American politician who is remembered for his smear tactics; he falsely accused his adversaries as communists and Soviet spies for his own benefits. The practice of making such accusations of treason came to be known as McCarthyism, a term which is widely used today to refer to unsubstantiated and reckless accusations.
Birthdate: February 11, 1962
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthdate: June 14, 1855
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: June 18, 1925
Birthdate: November 5, 1951
Sun Sign: Scorpio
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Paul Ryan(54th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2015 - 2019))
Birthdate: January 29, 1970
Sun Sign: Aquarius
The 54th speaker of the US House of Representatives, Paul Ryan is no longer active in politics as he retired in 2018. Before his retirement, Ryan played a key role in bringing into effect the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. He also influenced a budget proposal called The Path to Prosperity and an agenda called A Better Way.
Birthdate: March 26, 1966
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthdate: November 19, 1941
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthdate: March 2, 1953
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthdate: February 7, 1935
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthdate: December 9, 1973
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
One of the most popular African American politicians of the U.S., Democratic Party member Stacey Abrams is also the founder of the non-profit Fair Fight Action. A voting rights activist and a minority leader, she became the first Black woman to win the gubernatorial nomination of any state in the U.S.
Birthdate: May 3, 1943
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthdate: July 21, 1938
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: May 21, 1995
Birthdate: January 12, 1942
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthdate: January 26, 1887
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: February 3, 1947
Birthdate: April 18, 1951
Sun Sign: Aries
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Charles White Whittlesey(United States Army Medal of Honor recipient who led the "Lost Battalion" in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during World War I)
Birthdate: January 20, 1884
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: November 26, 1921
Birthdate: March 25, 1946
Sun Sign: Aries
Died: December 3, 1995
Birthdate: November 4, 1842
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Died: December 17, 1874
Birthdate: October 11, 1897
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: March 29, 1982
Birthdate: October 3, 1916
Sun Sign: Libra
Died: February 21, 2011