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Overview of Political Machines and Immigrants

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even remotely applicable because this term holds a plethora of negative connotations for the voter. When a politician is referred to in the media as a "boss," rather than as  a leader and political party structure is labeled a "machine," rather than an organization, a clear message it sent to the voter that implies corruption on the highest level (RCAH,  1991). On the other hand, precisely what constitutes a "political machine" versus normative party organization is a hazy topic and illustrates the complexity of urban politics. Consequently, the phrase "political  machine" is a term that has to be understood within the context of history (RCAH, 1991). While an examination of history demonstrates that the political machines of the nineteenth and  early twentieth centuries were of some benefit to the public, a historical perspective also demonstrates that the time for this political institution has passed, and any attempt to resurrect it  is detrimental the public welfare. Why the political machine is an important concept for today While the heyday of the boss and his machine are long passed, they are  still perceived to exist by a majority of the American public -- a fact that is made evident by its use as staple of attack during political campaigns (RCAH, 1991).  As a matter of a fact, for a time, it did appear that a new age might be dawning for the political machine because of the dire needs or today  urban black communities and the election of a large number of black mayors (RCAH, 1991). There was William Goode in Philadelphia, Harold Washington in Chicago, and David Dinkins in New  York, just to name a few (RCAH, 1991). In the countrys smaller cities, as well, voter demographics encouraged the rise of black politicians to positions of prominence (RHAC, 1991). Does