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]
(..) - Now, where is he? - Where is who? You don't look too good. Yeah, and you look like crap. I take that back. He look like crap. - Bend him! - Bend him. Wait, don't bend him. Damn decent of you. Don't mention it. - I'm gonna be sick. (..)2002 Men in Black II