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]
(..) Punish me, show me how bad it can be. I want you to show me the worst. Its the only way I can understand. - Are you sure about this? - Yes. Bend over. I'm gonna hit you six times. And you're gonna count with me. - Count, Anastasia. - One. Two. (..)2015 Fifty Shades of Grey
(..) that little dress of yours. - Yes? - Then I'd be pleased to discover - ...that you are naked underneath. - Really? - Then I would bend you over. - Right here? - Yes. - On this table? Yes. Thank you for the meeting Mr. Grey. (..)2015 Fifty Shades of Grey