Bob Kasten
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Walter Kasten Jr. (born June 19, 1942) is an American Republican politician. He was a U.S. Representative from 1975 to 1979 and a United States Senator from 1981 to 1993, representing Wisconsin.
Bob Kasten | |
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United States Senator from Wisconsin | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Gaylord Nelson |
Succeeded by | Russ Feingold |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Glenn R. Davis |
Succeeded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 4th district | |
In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1975 | |
Preceded by | Nile Soik |
Succeeded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Walter Kasten Jr. June 19, 1942 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Sarah Kasten |
Education | University of Arizona (BA) Columbia University (MBA) |
In 1985, Kasten was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Washington, D.C..[1]
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