ward-heeler

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : * A local, often minor, political party worker who performs small, sometimes unethical, tasks to gain votes and maintain influence in a specific district or ward. The term implies a person who is more concerned with securing power and favors for a small group (a "clique") than with serving the public good. Usage The term "ward-heeler" is used to describe a specific type of pol...