Why was the term political machine used to describe corrupt political systems in the late 1800s?

Political machines ran very smoothly, like clocks.

Political machines created cycles that turned, like gears.

Political machines were led by factory owners.

Political machines worked like assembly lines.

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Terrence Murphy

30 March, 12:34

Why was the term political machine used to describe corrupt political systems in the late 1800s?

Political machines ran very smoothly, like clocks.

Political machines created cycles that turned, like gears.

Political machines were led by factory owners.

Political machines worked like assembly lines.

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Big Nasty · Answer 1

I think it's C, political machines were led by factory owners, since there was often (a) very powerful official (s) who were in command of the political machine.

Why was the term political machine used to describe corrupt political systems in the late 1800s?Political machines ran very smoothly, like clocks.Political machines created cycles that turned, like gears.Political machines were led by factory owners.Political machines worked like assembly lines.