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]
(..) it's time to blow doors down " " I hear ya, Jables, now it's time to blow doors down " " Light up the stage 'cause it's time for a showdown " " We'll bend you over then we'll take ya to brown town " " Now we've got to blow this fucker down " " He's gonna rape me if we do not blow doors down " (..)2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny
(..) Like a fuckin' ninja, dude. Now check this out. I'm gonna jump this fence here. OK? Like a gazelle. Then you come around that fuckin' bend. God! Damn it, Kyle! If we're gonna do this, you gotta stay focused. Eye of le tigre! Now check it out. (..)2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny