Plunkitt of Tammany Hall

by George Washington PLUNKITT (1842 - 1924)

06 - To Hold Your District: Study Human Nature and Act

Plunkitt of Tammany Hall

"I seen my opportunities and I took 'em.", George Washington Plunkitt of Tamminy Hall. There's good graft and bad graft according to Plunkitt. Listen to this candid discourse from a 19th century politician, and decide for yourself if things have changed. (Summary by Mike Vendetti)


Listen next episodes of Plunkitt of Tammany Hall:
07 - On The Shame of the Cities , 08 - Ingratitude in Politics , 09 - Reciprocity in Patronage , 10 - Brooklynites Natural-Born Hayseeds , 11 - Tammany Leaders Not Bookworms , 12 - Dangers of the Dress Suit in Politics , 13 - On Municipal Ownership , 14 - Tammany the Only Lastin' Democracy , 15 - Concerning Gas in Politics , 16 - Plunkitt's Fondest Dream , 17 - Tammany's Patriotism , 18 - On the Use of Money in Politics , 19 - The Successful Politician Does Not Drink , 20 - Bosses Preserve the Nation , 21 - Concerning Excise , 22 - A Parting Word on the Future of the Democratic Party , 23 - Strenuous Life of the Tammany District Leader