Frank Skeffington is a seventy-two year old man and a veteran in politics. He is now the mayor of Boston and was governor for two terms in a row. Because he held office as governor, many people still refer to him as governor. He is a devote Irish Catholic who's wife had an early demise, and so he was left with a son and daughter. He does not have a good relationship with his children because his life is consumed with politics. He is an average man who spends his spare time reading poetry. He built his political life upon personal contact; he is well respected and has an irresistible charm. Skeffington is an orthodox democrat who "loved to win, but he loved the fight to win more". Some say Skeffington is financially corrupt and becomes morally corrupt in his pursuit of power.

Skeffington was continually having lunch or dinners with many groups. He had lunch with the Audubon Society and spoke with the Women Democratic League. At the meeting with the Women Democratic League, he told them what they wanted to hear. While reciting poetry, he really wanted to say "Ask a woman's advice, and whatever she advises, do the very reverse and you're sure to be wise". He also had lunch with the Highway Safety Committee and wrote thank you letters to the Knights of Columbus and the Polish American War Veterans.

Skeffington was not going to run in the election but changed his mind. At first he said it was because "he wanted to", but then later explained it was because he felt there was not any good candid!

Both of the candidates were democratic parties. Near the beginning of the campaigning, Skeffington expressed that he wanted "two strong opponents with substantial followings. It splits the vote, they knock each other out, and we come in free." Skeffington also says that McCluskey is just the front man of the party, and McCluskey is dominated by corrupt men working behind him.

In terms of campaign financing, Skeffington installed a system of tithes. Party workers gave a portion of their annual earnings to the party for campaigning. McCluskey received money from Mr. Force and Norman Cass, the owner of the bank. As McCluskey became more popular, he received more and more money from several different organizations.

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The last hurrah is Frank Skeffington's last attempt at winning an election and becoming mayor. As well as it being his last term of mayor, ironically, it is his last months of his life. At the end of the novel, he dies a tragic death, and the story finishes off at his funeral.

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