Mick Mulvaney knew he had arrived. His new job as federal budget chief came with a plush corner office across the street from the White House and purview over every dime spent by the federal government. The new gig did not, however, come with business cards.

Liberal protesters quickly filled that gap in office supplies. There was no subtle coloring to look at or tasteful thickness to enjoy, just a 2-inch-by-3.5-inch piece of card stock with Mulvaney’s name, number, and title: “Budget Douche.”