Politics the Wellstone Way

an incumbent in 1990. He went on to soundly defeat Boschwitz again in a rematch in 1996.

As a senator, Wellstone was an outspoken advocate for his priorities. He was a constant presence on the floor of the Senate, engaging in debate, pushing for or blocking legislation, and forging alliances with senators of both parties. During his first term, he wrote and passed sweeping reform legislation to ban gifts from lobbyists to senators and limit the influence of special interests. In his second term, he won important victories in the areas of health care reform, economic security, environmental protection, and children’s issues. He developed a national reputation for his work with veterans and mental health advocates, and was recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Congress.

Despite his unapologetic advocacy of a progressive agenda, Wellstone was popular with his colleagues. Engaging and funny, he was described by one journalist as “one of the capital’s most beloved politicians.” Recalling his disarming demeanor, one of his colleagues said, “It was impossible not to like Paul Wellstone,” and even the Senate’s most fervent conservative, Senator Jesse Helms, called Wellstone a friend.

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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	an incumbent in 1990. He went on to soundly defeat Boschwitz again in a rematch in 1996. As a senator, Wellstone was an outspoken advocate for his priorities. He was a constant presence on the floor of the Senate, engaging in debate, pushing for or blocking legislation, and forging alliances with senators of both parties. During his first term, he wrote and passed sweeping reform legislation to ban gifts from lobbyists to senators and limit the influence of special interests. In his second term, he won important victories in the areas of health care reform, economic security, environmental protection, and children’s issues. He developed a national reputation for his work with veterans and mental health advocates, and was recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Congress. Despite his unapologetic advocacy of a progressive agenda, Wellstone was popular with his colleagues. Engaging and funny, he was described by one journalist as “one of the capital’s most beloved politicians.” Recalling his disarming demeanor, one of his colleagues said, “It was impossible not to like Paul Wellstone,” and even the Senate’s most fervent conservative, Senator Jesse Helms, called Wellstone a friend. 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 \| 6
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