Figures like Boss Tweed and George Washington Plunkitt were…
Figures like Boss Tweed and George Washington Plunkitt were associated with , the corrupt political machine in New York City. The machine was tightly controlled and horrifically corrupt, typical of politics during the Gilded Age. While Gilded Age politicians (particularly in New York) were known for their corruption, they also proved to be at least moderately effective and helpful to their constituents.