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 "Patrick McLaughlin (criminal)"): Patrick "Paudeen" McLaughlin (1822 – March 20, 1858) was a New York criminal and a "slugger" for Tammany Hall during the middle of the 19th century.
Relevant evidence: Yes