Question: What political organization that played a major role in controlling New York City and New York State politics was Patrick McLaughlin a part of?
Sentence (from "Tammany Hall"): It typically controlled Democratic Party nominations and political patronage in Manhattan from the mayoral victory of Fernando Wood in 1854 and used its patronage resources to build a loyal, well-rewarded core of district and precinct leaders; after 1850 the great majority were Irish Catholics.
Relevant evidence: No