Sentence examples for tools for patronage from inspiring English sources
Some offices are treated as tools for patronage by politicians.
The growth of microfinance has reduced local politicians' ability to use rural credit as a tool of patronage.
His opponents -- State Senator John J. Marchi, the Republican; Representative Mario Biaggi, the Conservative, and Assemblyman Albert H. Blumenthal, the Liberal -- labeled him a product of the Democratic machine, a tool of bosses like Meade H. Esposito, the Brooklyn leader, and a faceless vehicle for patronage.
They trade their support for patronage.
The power-brokers use the funds for patronage.
As for patronage, "I lost some, but gained some".
These policies have been debased into vehicles for patronage and cronyism.
Education, particularly in the south, has often been used by politicians for patronage and job creation.
His city has a $655 million deficit, swollen debt and an undiminished reputation for patronage and corruption.
When modern democratic politics are grafted onto these networks, the possibilities for patronage are obvious.
Faction members follow faction leaders out of personal loyalty, and in return for patronage.
