Power broker? Your words, not mine

I'm not saying I'm a power broker, but judging from last night's primary results you don't stand a chance in the Democratic primary for county commissioner unless you stop by my house for dinner or at least a long chat. For borough council, best treat me right when I stop in your coffee shop. Your chances of winning a school board seat are enhanced if you invite me to your Christmas parties. And if you want to be a district magistrate, it helps to be the ex husband of the current wife of my golf and poker buddy.