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The phrase Chicago-style politics is used to describe inappropriate, “shady,” dirty, brutal, or illegal political activity. Chicago is particularly well known for mafia activity and the brutal criminal activity, hence the term “Chicago-style” politics.
Examples:
The political activists who threatened voters with physical harm at the polls were practicing Chicago-style politics.
