Word: loosens
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Ever since De Sapio bulldozed the State Convention into nominating Frank Hogan for the senatorial seat now held by Kenneth Keating, New York's liberals have been battling to loosen his grip on the party. At that time De Sapio's blatant display of political power raised the charge of "bossism" and undoubtedly helped sweep the Rockefeller-Keating ticket to victory...