Ever wonder where they are now? This is a listing of prominent political figures from the Golden Years: lawmakers and lobbyists drawn from a political “hall of fame”.
Authors Robert McKnight and Rhett DeVane’s new novel illustrate Florida’s bizarre politics: colorful contenders, hanging chads and wacky contests. It’s Sunshine State politics in all of its strange glory! Available now …
Yes, they were known as the Golden Years in Florida Politics: the 1970s and 1980s. I wrote a book about my experiences then as a Florida State Senator, and how …
Comments and opinions on this blog are drawn largely from my experience as a Florida State Senator in what is commonly referred to as The Golden Years – the 1970s …
One of my political mentors was the late Congressman Dante Fascell of Miami (D., South Miami). In addition to his legendary service as the Chairman ...
During the Golden Era of the Florida Legislature, the ‘ring to kiss’ was well known–Senator Dean Dempsey Barron (D., Panama City) ...
Critics would argue that because of Governor Scott’s lack of government experience, he is overly relying on his Chief of Staff Steve MacNamara ...
And then there were only 2. I started my public service in the Florida House of Representatives…along with a fellow freshman, Gwen Margolis of ...
It has been often said, “Look at with whom he or she surrounds themselves, and you see the quality of the person.” As I indicated in my ...
Grades: Vision for Florida: F With no inspirational vision for Florida articulated by the Governor, other than creating jobs–any ...
