The phrase "liberal lion" refers to a person who strongly supports progressive or liberal ideas and fights passionately for them. They are known for their courage, strength, and determination in promoting liberal causes. Full definition
Cuomo, son of liberal lion Mario Cuomo, touts a list of accomplishments for the left during his seven - plus years in office: Legalizing of same - sex marriage, expanding opportunities for «free» college tuition and imposing a $ 15 - per - hour minimum wage downstate. (newsday.com)
It's a message the onetime Federal Prosecutor and Ulster County Democratic Committee Chairman hopes will resonate in a newly drawn congressional district that includes large swaths of voters who, for the past two decades have been represented by Liberal Lion Maurice Hinchey. (hudsonvalleyone.com)