Power brokers can demand more benefits in closely contested areas and policies. They can play both sides and influence voters for the highest bidder. These brokers wield great influence over voters who may be dedicated to one issue that draws them into the electoral process but undecided on others. Hence, the brokers maintain their influence by denying loyalty to a
political party or other political label. Modern examples of prominent figures include
Henry Kissinger,
Jim Clyburn,
Nancy Pelosi, and
George Norcross. In Australian politics in the state of New South Wales,
Eddie Obeid was considered one of the most powerful men in politics, with his factional leadership being wielded for gains both political and monetary, which eventually saw him jailed for 7 years on
corruption charges. == See also ==