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A '''lame duck''' is a [[politician]] or who has effectively lost their power, despite remaining in office.

A '''lame duck''' is a [[politician]] or who has effectively lost their power, despite remaining in office.

In the [[United States]], It typically refers to second-term presidents, who are unable to pass [[legislation]], as [[Congress]] may stall until the next presidential election to pass its legislation.

In the [[United States]], It typically refers to second-term presidents, who are unable to pass [[legislation]], as [[Congress]] may stall until the next [[presidential election]] to pass its legislation.

[[George Bush]] is currently<!-- When is "currently"?  It would be better to say "After <specify when>, George Bush was... --> a lame duck as the [[Democrat]]-controlled Congress is unwilling to work with him, despite the support of the American people for his policy objectives.

[[George Bush]] is currently<!-- When is "currently"?  It would be better to say "After <specify when>, George Bush was... --> a lame duck as the [[Democrat]]-controlled [[Congress]] is unwilling to work with him, despite the support of the American people for his policy objectives.