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October 9, 2010, No comments

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”.

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October 8, 2010, No comments

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 …

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June 8, 2010, No comments

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 …

Former FL State Senator Bob McKnight
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June 7, 2008, No comments

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 …

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Dempsey vs W.D.

June 29, 2011, No comments

It may be the biggest story of my political career…which, yes, I cover in my book, The Golden Years…The Florida Legislature, ’70s an ...

Senator Joe Gersten…A Wasted Talent

June 24, 2011, 1 Comment

In my book, The Golden Years…The Florida Legislature, ’70s and ’80s, I talk about my colleagues in the Miami-Dade County Legislative ...

A Fine Line Between Great and Impeach

June 21, 2011, No comments

Florida Governor Reubin Askew was selected by none other than Harvard as one of the five greatest Governors ever.  His running mate, a long time and ...

A Great Speaker of the House

June 17, 2011, No comments

As described in my book, The Golden Years…The Florida Legislature, ’70s and ’80s, Florida Representative Ralph Haben (D., Palmetto) ...

Senate…Integrity

June 13, 2011, No comments

I mention in my book, The Golden Years…The Florida Legislature, ’70s and ’80s, information on my 1978 campaign against two state sen ...

Session Dining

June 9, 2011, No comments

With a recent Quorum Call profile on restaurant pro Andy Reiss, I have been quizzed about where legislators, lobbyists and staff ate during the legis ...