Bob Kasten

American politician

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
United States Senator
from Wisconsin
In office
January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1993
Preceded byGaylord Nelson
Succeeded byRuss Feingold
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 9th district
In office
January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1979
Preceded byGlenn R. Davis
Succeeded byJim Sensenbrenner
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1975
Preceded byNile Soik
Succeeded byJim Sensenbrenner
Personal details
Born
Robert Walter Kasten Jr.

(1942-06-19) June 19, 1942 (age 81)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sarah Kasten
EducationUniversity of Arizona (BA)
Columbia University (MBA)

In 1985, Kasten was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Washington, D.C..[1]

References change

  1. "Sen. Kasten Accused of Driving While Drunk". Los Angeles Times. December 14, 1985. Retrieved November 19, 2016.