Politics the Wellstone Way

interests, and speaking out on issues affecting the community. He created controversy within the faculty and administration for his unorthodox style but is remembered as a passionate professor with an uncommon ability to relate to students. His students became deeply involved in his organizing efforts, and many went on to careers in political and organizing work, including several who served as his top campaign and Senate aides.

Throughout his career, Wellstone led various campaigns for causes he supported—-on behalf of farmers, laborers, the rural poor, and the environment. In the process, he gained a reputation as a persuasive and powerful speaker who was not afraid to stand up for his beliefs. In time, he began to consider ways to contest for power by running for office.

In 1982, Wellstone ran for state auditor, an office for which he was admittedly ill suited, since he had little interest in state budgetary matters. Although he attracted media attention for his charisma and powerful speaking ability, he lost the race to his incumbent opponent by nine percentage points.

Despite the setback, Wellstone would have another opportunity to run for statewide office seven years later, when he announced his

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LEARN	Politics the Wellstone Way: How to Elect Progressive Candidates and Win on Issues Wellstone Action Edited by Bill Lofy Books by and about Paul Wellstone	interests, and speaking out on issues affecting the community. He created controversy within the faculty and administration for his unorthodox style but is remembered as a passionate professor with an uncommon ability to relate to students. His students became deeply involved in his organizing efforts, and many went on to careers in political and organizing work, including several who served as his top campaign and Senate aides. Throughout his career, Wellstone led various campaigns for causes he supported—-on behalf of farmers, laborers, the rural poor, and the environment. In the process, he gained a reputation as a persuasive and powerful speaker who was not afraid to stand up for his beliefs. In time, he began to consider ways to contest for power by running for office. In 1982, Wellstone ran for state auditor, an office for which he was admittedly ill suited, since he had little interest in state budgetary matters. Although he attracted media attention for his charisma and powerful speaking ability, he lost the race to his incumbent opponent by nine percentage points. Despite the setback, Wellstone would have another opportunity to run for statewide office seven years later, when he announced his 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6
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