Answer: HEELERS

AnswerCrossword Clue
HEELERSPolitical aides
HEELERSMinor pols
HEELERSPolitical hangers-on.
HEELERSToadies
HEELERSMany party hacks
HEELERSTrained dogs, at times
HEELERSObedient dogs
HEELERSWard followers
HEELERSWard ... (some pols)
heelersHEELER, one who heels shoes
heelersperson who heels shoes
heelersminor politician who canvasses voters and does other chores for a political machine or party boss