ward heeler

n.a politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends

同义词：machine politicianward-heelerpolitical hackhack

1. The ward heeler promised to secure jobs for the residents in exchange for their votes.
   这名基层政党干部承诺为居民提供工作，以换取他们的选票。
2. Many ward heelers in the 19th century were known for their close ties to political machines.
   19世纪的许多基层政党人员以其与政治机器的密切联系而闻名。