Tom Nelson
Husband, father of two. Progressive executive in a red county running for US Senate. Ready to beat Ron Johnson and do the job he refuses to do. #wisen
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Tom Nelson
“I recently read a book on one of Wisconsin's greatest senators - Bill Proxmire. Jonathan Kasparek wrote about many of the reasons I admire Prox, check out my review of Jonathan’s book to see why he's an all-time great! https://t.co/rxQac8VwDv” (from X)
by Jonathan Kasparek·You?
by Jonathan Kasparek·You?
Proxmire: Bulldog of the Senate is the first comprehensive biography of one of Wisconsin’s most important, and entertaining, political figures. Known for championing consumer-protection legislation and farming interests, Senator Proxmire also fought continuously against wasteful government spending, highlighting the most egregious examples with his monthly “Golden Fleece Award.” Remembered by many Wisconsinites as a friendly, hand-shaking fixture at sporting events and state fairs, Proxmire was one of the few politicians who voted his conscience and never forgot about the people he represented.