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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 | + | [[George Bush]] is currently<!-- When is "currently"? It would be better to say "After <specify when>, George Bush was... --> a lame duck as his popularity has plunged and he has little political leverage. |
Revision as of 13:41, November 5, 2008
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.
George Bush is currently a lame duck as his popularity has plunged and he has little political leverage.