power broker
noun
: a person (as in politics) able to exert strong influence through control of votes or individuals
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Leaders of the California Democratic Party, along with liberal activists and loyal power brokers, are openly expressing fear that their crowded field of candidates running for governor may splinter the vote and open the door to a surprise Republican victory in November.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
This manhunt soon collides with financial journalist Isabel De Leon (Genesis Rodriguez) and billionaire power broker Jacob Monroe (Louis Herthum), who Peter made a deal with in season 2.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
But Jackson’s strong results solidified his position as a major figure in American politics and a power broker in the Democratic Party.
—Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The grandson of legendary Hollywood power broker Lew Wasserman, the 51-year-old entertainment executive is also the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
This manhunt soon collides with financial journalist Isabel De Leon (Genesis Rodriguez) and billionaire power broker Jacob Monroe (Louis Herthum), who Peter made a deal with in season 2.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
But Jackson’s strong results solidified his position as a major figure in American politics and a power broker in the Democratic Party.
—Gibbs Knotts, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
The grandson of legendary Hollywood power broker Lew Wasserman, the 51-year-old entertainment executive is also the chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizing committee.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Power broker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20broker. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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