Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago
What is The Machine in Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago by Mike Royko?
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Daley's power base was his political machine—The Machine. He was on top of the machine which was was comprised of ward bosses, precinct captains and voters—all beholden to Daley.
Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago