People have a problem, they go to their ward alderman who usually gets them action, therefore that's who gets their votes. But the machine is in trouble. They've been paying off so many and giving non needed jobs, and contracts to so many supporters, that even the Daley Machine is running out of money. They've even sold the parking meter concession and city parking facilities, then spent the money up, with years left on the deals before they get those concessins back. Just one example.