One problem with politics in the late 1800s is Machines like "Tammany Hall" were in the condition for taking any amounts of bribes.
EXPLANATION:
In the year of 1800s there were various kinds of problems with politics in those time. Some of the main problems to face in those time is taking graft which came into notice.
To acquire votes from the people for election such methods were used and causing problems in 1800s. Bribes can be seen to be taken from earlier years, so it is a tradition followed from past.
