Democratic Leader Gifts

Andrew Cuomo

Butterfly Woman

"In recognition of last month's little upward blip, I suggest we allow ourselves a spontaneous victory fist bump."

"I don't like getting bogged down in details. I'm more of a big-picture guy."

"Women Supporting Women!"

"He's not really much of a leader...he just has a lot of followers."

'You realize, we can't use the 'benign neglect' method for everything.'

"I can motivate everyone except myself."

Leadership suits you

The Ascent of Woman

"Who gave you permission to ask for a raise?"

"What was I thinking?!"

Go! Means NOW!

"My making two million a year, …. It doesn't make me seem 'Mannish', does it?"

"I was young and cocky because I wasn't aware of my shortcomings. Now I'm old and cocky because I can't remember what they are."

'Recent studies in primate colonies suggest that organizational performance can be improved by replacing complicated financial incentives with bananas.'

Changing Minds

'I'm sure he was a great guy, but there's a new Pharaoh in town.'

Liberal Vote-Shaming Explained

'Same here, we have a female C.E.O., too.'

'I give this one about three months...'

"He thought this would illustrate the company hierarchy more clearly than the organizational chart."

"Take us to your inclusive leader."

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

'I like it but frankly, I had something more substantial in mind.'

"Can you give me a haircut that says, 'If you mess with my budget I'll rip out your soul, wring it like a dish towel, and drink it from a teacup'?"

'The Buck Stops Here.'

I was thinking about the implications of your brave effort last week to unionize. I didn't really. I was role-playing. Whatever. Do you realize the demise of unions has coincided with a massive decline in the middle class? What? I'm helping chickens cross a road on my iPhone. I'm taking about the income gap! Talkin' 'Bout the Income Gap is sponsored by: The makers of signs, placards, and other protest equipment.

British Prime Minister

"I always try to give out at least one genuine compliment per day. I don't always succeed."

Elections

'Well, nobody can say you haven't grown in office.'

"Staring down the enemy in the heat of battle! That is how sausage is made!"

"JB wears many hats. He just can't delegate"

'What I have to do first?!'