What is another word for machine politician?
Pronunciation: [məʃˈiːn pˌɒlɪtˈɪʃən] (IPA) 
A machine politician is a term used to describe political leaders who rely heavily on political machines to maintain and consolidate power. Synonyms for machine politician include boss, political boss, party boss, political machine, and power broker. These terms reflect the corrupt nature of a political system in which a strong personality or organization dominates political affairs and influences elections through vote-buying, patronage, and intimidation. Machine politicians are often associated with big cities in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but the term remains relevant to current politics. While machines may no longer operate like they did in the past, the concept of a machine politician continues to exist in various forms around the world.
