1. He was buddying up to the political boss.

2. Eventually Daley made the remarkable transition from political boss to father figure.

3. He always plays up to his political boss.

4. He licked the dust in order to curry favor with the political boss.

5. Try to pick up some helpful networking skills from your masterful political boss while you have the chance.

6. He is one of the cohorts of the local political boss.