Political machine

type of political group dedicated to recruiting voters for a particular candidate, characteristic of large American cities from the 1860s to the 1970s

Commentary Cities New York City
Oct 13 2018
Andrew Cuomo Is on the Verge of Absolute Power over New York
By Bob McManus Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Governance Tax & Budget
Apr 07 2018
In Connecticut, Even the Politicians Are Publicly Funded
By Stephen Eide Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Culture Culture & Society
Nov 02 2016
Bring Back the Smoke-Filled Room
By Jason L. Riley Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Culture New York City, Culture & Society
Apr 06 2016
And You Thought You Were Sad Now. Get Ready for President de Blasio.
By Matthew Hennessey Read time 9 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Cities, Governance New York City, Public Unions
Aug 08 2015
The Union That Rules New York
By Daniel DiSalvo Read time 25 mins Read More
Commentary Economics, Culture, Culture Culture & Society, Race
Dec 02 2014
The Three Ages Of Boss Rule
By Stephen Eide Read time 12 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Cities New York City
Sep 01 2012
Where the Statehouse Often Leads to the Big House
By Steven Malanga Read time 5 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Cities New York City
Jun 27 2012
Follow California's Lead
By Fred Siegel Read time 2 mins Read More
Commentary Governance, Cities
Apr 26 2012
Public Sector Unions Bring Back Tammany Hall
By Daniel DiSalvo Read time 3 mins Read More
Commentary Economics, Cities
Jul 29 2011
How Los Angeles Lost Its Mojo
By Joel Kotkin Read time 6 mins Read More