ward heeler

noun

, U.S. Politics.

a minor politician who canvasses voters and does other chores for a political machine or party boss.

ward heeler

derogatory.
politics a party worker who canvasses votes and performs chores for a political boss Also calledheeler

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

If you tried to vote some ward-heeler would challenge you and you'd like as not be hauled off to the lock-up.

"They've got my number," said the ward-heeler, in a convict whisper which was little more than a facial contortion.

In the thick of it he seemed to see the ward-heeler standing at his bedside and beating furiously upon a huge Chinese gong.

And Blount knew the disappearance was real, because the ward-heeler's own henchmen were searching for him.

From ward heeler to worshipful woman, this subterranean trickster is charged with selection of the tool that will turn the trick.

April 17, 2024axolotl

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