| The survival of political machines usually rested on the amenability of federal supervisors. |
| Her biggest crime, as seen by both political machines and the American left? |
| The rule of law and equal administration of justice has busted monopolies, shut down political machines that were corrupt, ended abuses of power. |
| Big city political machines thrive on federal grants and state-granted powers. |
| A shrewd and capable leader, Roblin presided over one of the most successful, if at times corrupt, political machines in Manitoba's history. |
| And one of the western world's great political machines is humming into action. |
