political machine
Actually, a muckraker refers to a journalist or writer who investigates and exposes societal issues, corruption, and scandals to bring about social and political change. A machine boss, on the other hand, was a political boss in charge of a political machine that controlled votes and influenced elections in the past.
tammany hall
A ward boss is the leader of the political machine, in a particular area (ward) of the city.
A political machine is controlled by a powerful boss or group of bosses. The term dates back to the 20th century in the United States.
The leader of the political machine known as Tammany Hall
The leader of the political machine known as Tammany Hall. APEX:)))
A "political" machine is a local or state political organization that is successfull at winning elections, in many cases by unfair use of the political process. The "machine" influences party leaders and party members and is headed by a "Boss." The boss hands out favors to keep the "members" in line and to make sure they "get out the vote" during elections. Perhaps the most famous of the American political machines was Tammany Hall, the name for the Democratic political machine run by "Boss Tweed" in the late 19th centrury. The organizational leader of a political party (like the Democrats or the Republicans) is simply known as the Chairman of the Party. MrV
Tom Pendergast
"Chicago's Boss Daley controlled one of the most formidable political machines the nation had ever seen."
William Magear "Boss" Tweed.
A disciplined political organization in which an authoritative boss or small group commands the support of a corps of supporters (usually campaign workers), who receive rewards for their efforts.