Which statment reveals the extent of William M. “Boss” Tweed’s influence over New York City government in the late 1800s?

Tweed’s influence is shown by his ability to help choose who held major elected offices. Getting his hand-picked candidates elected governor and mayor demonstrates power over both city and state politics. Exposing corruption was the work of his opponents, while the other claims do not describe the extent of his political control.

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