Political Chess Masters Mugs

"I own one plane, two yachts, four houses and five politicians."

A fight in the Boardroom.

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

'So, now we have ascertained who is responsible...'

"If you're really interested, talk to someone at corporate. They own my soul."

Desk sign: 'Brown-nose'.

"The militant hard-liners are making demands, the fanatical zealots are issuing threats, and the moderate centrists are offering suggestions."

'Do you want to be red Tory or blue Labour?'

"I'm not worried because somehow all this is your fault."

The puppet master

Next Terrifying Military Threats

"Okay, we all know how this is done. There are 4 of you and only 3 regional manager openings. Margaret - start the music."

Vote for Ken and his congestion charge.

Negotiations

"He's the most powerful man in the senate."

"By a clear majority of the board, Peter is this year's designated executive-on-the-rise who flies to close to the sun and then crashes spectacularly to Earth, conveniently diverting media and public attention from the rest of us!"

'By the way, dear, you might like to know...my investment club now owns 51% of your company.'

"Yes, I'm really enjoying it here since my promotion, Joe, and by the way you're fired."

Trojan Horse Threat.

Mice at Stornoway

"I'll just sit here looking important - then no one will notice that I can't reach my desk."

Boris and Ireland

"He started with the gunslinger opening, but quickly ran into the posse defense."

"I can always tell when there's something on Ferguson's mind."

'Mr Tree, please let me pass, you're in my way... Mr Tree, please let me pass, you're in my way... Mr Tree, please let me pass, you're in my way... You're not listening, right?'

"Blind loyalty, Gilliford, by God, that's a trait I like to see in a young man."

'I'll show you my hidden agenda if you'll show me yours.'

'This is where the seasoned candidate strategically pauses for effect.'

God giving simultaneous chess exhibition in Heaven

"Hold Kaminsky's official dismissal note. Let's just send him a get lost card ans see what happens."

'Don't waste too much time in Congress, son. You've got a really great future as a lobbyist!'

Anna and Mariya Muzychuk chess champions caricature

'To each, according to his wealth, so be it, his greater political influence!'

So far, boys and girls, this President job is one heck of a balancing act!

Disraeli Becomes Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of the Commons