How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
When Wilson entered New Jersey politics, the state was a prime example of what reformers throughout the country were battling. (4.50)
Although Atlantic City is particularly corrupt, the entire state of New Jersey is sort of a mess, too. After all, would a non-corrupt state government really give so much support to Atlantic City's leaders? If there's smoke, you can bet your bottom dollar that there's a fire.
Quote #5
Walter Edge became governor. This was the first of many occasions when Nucky and Hague put aside party differences to work for their mutual interests. (5.20)
Backroom deals are as common as the cold in Atlantic City. How else would you see a Democrat and Republican working together to get the same guy elected? While this might seem heartwarming to the modern eye, it actually reveals a disturbing level of governmental corruption.
Quote #6
That so many people in power could take leave of their senses by supporting a law so utterly unenforceable stands as a monument to the ignorance of single-issue politics. (5.23)
Ironically, Atlantic City ends up benefiting from one of the biggest political blunders in U.S. history—Prohibition. Although it started with the best of intentions, Prohibition only ends up shifting money from working class families to criminals. This effect is amplified even further in Atlantic City, where liquor sales continue as if Prohibition never happened.