The Golden Years... The Florida Legislature, '70s and '80s

Senator Robert (Bob) McKnight was fortunate to sere in the Florida legislature during what a number of political observers describe as The Golden Years of the 70s and 80s. Students of Florida history will enjoy the insights into actual interactions, some dating back over 25 years, including a chilling recap of a tense Senatorial debate which centered on a matter personal to the McKnight even though it involved a state legislative race, it drew national attention to the outcome. A substantive political issue is addressed in The Golden Years that is the question of whether a combination of single-member districts and term limits may have contributed to the apparent dearth of legislators who were typical of those who served during the Golden Years. Senator McKnight was and is today a Democrat, but you may be surprised to read that his secret mentor was one of the most prominent Republicans of that era. Finally, McKnight includes twenty practical recommendations and suggestions for campaign and public service success for newcomers everywhere.