Wanderlust World Wanderlust World George Washington Plunkitt (1842–1924), aka "Honest George," was a Tammany Hall boss and Democratic leader in New York City. He served in the NY State Senate (1903–1911). A pragmatist of machine politics, he famously said, "I seen my opportunities and I took 'em." Known for colorful personality, cigars, witty sayings, and concept of "honest graft." His 1939 autobiography "Plunkitt of Tammany Hall" is a political classic.