January 27, 2009

Michael Bennet '87 Is Colorado's Senator


It's official! Last week, Michael Bennet '87, son of former Wesleyan President Douglas Bennet '59, was appointed to the Senate. Bennet takes over for Senator Ken Salazar who is now Obama's Interior Secretary.

In a recent Washington Post article, Bennet reflects on his father's influence.

"He said find things that interest you, that compel you, and when it's time to move on, something else will present itself," Bennet said. "In the end, it doesn't matter what job a person ends up in if it's an opportunity to make a difference."

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wesmafia has taken over D-town, now all of CO. What next? The world?

Anonymous said...

He's a schmuck!

Anonymous said...

how so?

Anonymous said...

President Bennent lost to Chris Dodd in the primary for CT senate before Wes.

Anonymous said...

WRONG! President Bennet actually lost to Chris Dodd in the primary for U.S. Congress when Chris Dodd was first elected to Congress. This was WAY before Wes.