For a friend who won the race for State Senator against a more popular candidate

1. You came out smelling like a rose.
2. I don’t know how you pulled this one off, but I’m impressed.
3. You sure have come a long way.
4. You handled it like a pro.
5. You’re one of a kind.
6. We’ve been behind you all the way.
7. Your speech was spoken like a true diplomat.
8. Apparently you made quite an impression.

For a friend who won the race for State Senator against a more popular candidate