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turbo_mc_turbo t1_iuvrqzr wrote

I am looking for a book about connections between the U.S. organized crime and above-ground politics - in particular the Democrat party, and prior to WW2. (Yes very specific).

I am wondering if FDR and the Democrats had any "help" staying in power at the federal level, for 20 years. They had well-oiled political machines and FDR played the nation like a fine violin, but still.

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No-Strength-6805 t1_iv1fgj9 wrote

Everyone looks for reasons but FDR just knew how to form coalitions including big city bosses but have never seen a connection to organized crime or a book about it.

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