a politician accused of 'bending to the will' of wealthy supporters [=being influenced by wealthy supporters; doing the things that are wanted by wealthy supporters]
She's not really quite old enough to be admitted as a member, but she's very close, so I think we can 'bend the rule(s)' a little in her case and let her in now.
He was forced to ask for their help 'on bended knee'. [=he was forced to beg for their help; he was forced to ask for their help in a very humble way]
(..) a very nice thing to say. Hope's all yours. - I want Love. - Okay. It's easy for me to remember that way... like, "bend over, Love. Don't orphan me balls, Love." It rolls of the tongue, you know what I mean? Whatever you say, Krull, whatever you say. You feeling okay about this? (..)2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12