Send a Quote Enter a brief message. SendOk2 “I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating.” ~ William Marcy Tweed (1823-1878) American politician, "Boss Tweed" was convicted for stealing millions of dollars from New York City, died in jail. Tweed was head of Tammany Hall, the Democratic Party political machine that played a major role in the politics of 19th century New York.