In this political cartoon, showing Boss Tweed and his associates as vultures perched on a corpse representing New York, what do the bones and skulls most likely represent?

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Boss Tweed's defeated rivals within the Democratic Party
Boss Tweed's defeated rivals within the Democratic Party

Boss Tweed's defeated political opponents in the Republican Party
Boss Tweed's defeated political opponents in the Republican Party

institutions and groups hurt by Boss Tweed's corrupt deal making
institutions and groups hurt by Boss Tweed's corrupt deal making

corrupt institutions and groups that Boss Tweed aided
corrupt institutions and groups that Boss Tweed aided

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The bones and skulls most likely represent institutions and groups hurt by Boss Tweed's corrupt deal making. This interpretation aligns with the depiction of Boss Tweed and his associates as vultures, which suggests they are profiting at the expense of New York, and the bones and skulls indicate the remnants of those who suffered due to his corruption.