Dr. MacManus is a widely recognized expert and commentator on many facets of state and local politics. She is quoted in numerous newspapers and is an informative and entertaining speaker.
Her specialties and topics of expertise include campaigns and elections, redistricting, women & minorities in politics, election reform, media and politics, public opinion polls, government budgeting & finance, Florida politics—all levels, intergenerational issues and public policies.
Ph.D. Political Science, Florida State University. M.A., Political Science, University of Michigan. B.A., Government, Florida State University. Interactions with major media and public recognition: All types—electronic and print—international, national, state, & local; all formats. News media coverage, particularly of what older Americans think about various public policies toward younger Americans; National book award (Outstanding Academic Book) for Young vs. Old: Generational Combat in the 21st Century (Westview 1996).