Plunkitt’s Strategy

George W. Plunkitt’s strategy for winning elections was being nice to people. He gave money to families dealing with crisis such as a fire, invited young people to join clubs depending on their interests, and gave children candy. (To the children, “a sight of ‘Uncle George’ and candy meant the same thing.”) He also helped people get jobs. (Both potential voters and political rivals.) When Tammany (Plunkitt’s political party) won an election, Plunkitt helped even more than usual. The way I see it, he was very serious about helping people get jobs. Especially if it would win him votes.